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An older patient is fearful, crying out that birds re flying around her room. What psychological condition is this patient most likely demonstrating
An older patient is fearful, crying out that birds re flying around her room. What psychological condition is this patient most likely demonstrating
An older patient calls for the nurse because there are alligators in the bathroom. What should the nurse do first?
An older patient calls for the nurse because there are alligators in the bathroom. What should the nurse do first?
While making a routine visit to an older patient's home, the nurse notices a pile of digoxin and potassium wrapped in a napkin. For what should the nurse assess this patient?
While making a routine visit to an older patient's home, the nurse notices a pile of digoxin and potassium wrapped in a napkin. For what should the nurse assess this patient?
An older patient grabs the nurse by the arm with one hand and begins to strike the nurse with the other hand. What should the nurse do?
An older patient grabs the nurse by the arm with one hand and begins to strike the nurse with the other hand. What should the nurse do?
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An older patient in a nursing facility tells the nurse that she knows she didn't commit any crimes and wants to see her attorney. What should the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing?
An older patient in a nursing facility tells the nurse that she knows she didn't commit any crimes and wants to see her attorney. What should the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing?
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The nurse is visiting the home of an older patient who has been just been forced to retire from a position at the local factory. Which statement would help draw the patient into a discussion about the job loss?
The nurse is visiting the home of an older patient who has been just been forced to retire from a position at the local factory. Which statement would help draw the patient into a discussion about the job loss?
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An older patient with a psychological problem is reluctant to speak to the nurse. Which technique should the nurse use to diffuse the older person's tension?
An older patient with a psychological problem is reluctant to speak to the nurse. Which technique should the nurse use to diffuse the older person's tension?
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The nurse says to an older patient, "Would you like to attend bingo or sit outside with the garden club?" What is the nurse doing?
The nurse says to an older patient, "Would you like to attend bingo or sit outside with the garden club?" What is the nurse doing?
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The nursing assistants refuse to care for a patient with Alzheimer's disease because he becomes very agitated at times during bathing. What is the best response by the licensed practical nurse?
The nursing assistants refuse to care for a patient with Alzheimer's disease because he becomes very agitated at times during bathing. What is the best response by the licensed practical nurse?
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A female older patient with early-onset Alzheimer's disease goes into male patient's rooms, crawls into bed with them, ad fondles their genital areas. What does the nurse need to consider in developing nursing interventions to deal with this behaviors?
A female older patient with early-onset Alzheimer's disease goes into male patient's rooms, crawls into bed with them, ad fondles their genital areas. What does the nurse need to consider in developing nursing interventions to deal with this behaviors?
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An older patient who is disoriented believes that a fire has destroyed the city. What questions should the nurse ask this patient?
An older patient who is disoriented believes that a fire has destroyed the city. What questions should the nurse ask this patient?
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An older patient who refuses food and medication is diagnosed with failure to thrive. What is this disorder associated with?
An older patient who refuses food and medication is diagnosed with failure to thrive. What is this disorder associated with?
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A resident in a long-term care facility has the right to have the least restrictive treatment to promote health Which treatment would be questionable under these guidelines?
A resident in a long-term care facility has the right to have the least restrictive treatment to promote health Which treatment would be questionable under these guidelines?
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The nurse is caring for an older patient experiencing disorientation. What direction should the nurse provide when preparing the patient for bed?
The nurse is caring for an older patient experiencing disorientation. What direction should the nurse provide when preparing the patient for bed?
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The family is upset because of the behaviors exhibited by an older patient experiencing delirium. What should the nurse instruct the family to do during this time? Select all that apply
The family is upset because of the behaviors exhibited by an older patient experiencing delirium. What should the nurse instruct the family to do during this time? Select all that apply
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