18 Questions
What is the primary focus of nursing interventions when working with confused clients?
Maintaining the client's safety
When communicating with a confused client, what is the most effective way to capture their attention?
Facing the client while speaking
What should the nurse do when a client is agitated and pulling at IV lines or catheters?
Try other strategies, such as having a family member stay with the client, before using physical restraints
When providing explanations to a confused client, what should the nurse avoid?
Giving lengthy or detailed explanations
Why should the nurse use medications judiciously when working with confused clients?
Because sedatives can worsen confusion and increase the risk of falls
What should the nurse do to help a confused client request assistance safely?
Teach the client to request assistance for activities that may be unsafe
What is the primary function of cognition in the brain?
To process, retain, and use information
What is the outcome of a cognitive disorder on daily life?
Devastating effects on the ability to function
What is the focus of the nursing process in providing holistic care to clients with neurocognitive disorders and eating disorders?
Community level
What is the significance of recent and relevant sources in a research paper?
They provide credibility and validity to the research
What is the primary goal of patient education in neurocognitive disorders and eating disorders?
To provide holistic care and support
What is the significance of applying the nursing process in the provision of care to clients with neurocognitive disorders and eating disorders?
It ensures holistic care and support
What is the primary goal of periodic nursing assessment in community-based care for clients with dementia?
To ensure the level of care provided is appropriate to the client's current needs
What type of support is provided by adult day care centers for clients with dementia?
Supervision, meals, support, and recreational activities in group settings
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is commonly used for clients with dementia?
Impaired social interaction
What is the primary focus of home care services for clients with dementia?
Assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and food preparation
Why have programs and services for clients with dementia and their families increased in recent years?
Due to the growing awareness of Alzheimer disease
What is the primary goal of community-based care for clients with dementia?
To support clients with dementia in their own homes and communities
Test your knowledge of common nursing diagnoses in psychiatric-mental health nursing, including risk for injury, disturbed sleep pattern, and more. Prepare for your psychiatric-mental health nursing exam with this quiz!
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