) Geriatric Nursing |
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100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
what can help an agitated person with delirium?
Answer:
Maintain quiet environment and limit visitors, avoid overstimulation
Question:
what gives more limited options so as not to overwhelm the client
Answer:
guided choices
Question:
A patient is acting out sexually what could be the reason why they are?
Answer:
they are in need for affection and physical touch
,Question:
a patient has refused to eat drink and take their life saving medication what
would we consider that patient?
Answer:
failure to thrive
Question:
would a person that is refusing medication and not eating would be deemed
as
Answer:
failure to thrive
Question:
a patient that gives away their possessions hoards medications/ medication
noncompliance is deemed as
Answer:
suicidal
Question:
what describes a patient that has more limited function?
Answer:
they need more care at home, following adult day service, and patient taking
food home
, Question:
what is the best form of management wen dealing with a patient that is
showing agitation and violence?
Answer:
stay calm
Question:
what medication would be more beneficial for an older person to take that is
experiencing depression
Answer:
SSRI over tricyclics because they have fewer anticholinergic side effects
Question:
false sensory perception w/o a real external stimulus
Answer:
hallucinations
Question:
A patient is being admitted to a nursing home and wants to bring their 3 dogs
with them what should we do as a nurse to help them since they cant bring
their dogs there?
Answer:
we should help them with their plans regarding the care of their 3 dogs