Given his anxieties, what advice might the nurse give Mr Tanner at this stage?
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Following stroke there is sometimes slow but prolonged recovery
Anxiety is best managed by ‘getting on with it’ and ‘throwing yourself in the deep end’, there’s no use worrying about it!
Although not recommended for long term use for insomnia, a hypnotic-sedative could be used short term
Don’t think about your hand – you will get depressed if you do
Sometimes it can be helpful to talk to other people who have had a stroke. Would you like me to link you up with a support group?
