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, 1. At 2200 hours, an older male resident (pronouns they/them) is attempting to
climb over the bedrails. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A Gently question the resident about their behaviour.
B Call the physician and ask for sedation.
C Apply a vest restraint to the resident.
D Get a companion to keep the older adult in the bed. ANSWER A Gently question the resident
about their behaviour.
2. Which of the following is a beneficial approach to hygienic care for an older
adult with dementia?
A Schedule the older adult's full shower at 0700 hours for three mornings every
week.
B Have a team give the older adult a bath together, with each member washing
a different body area.
C Wash the older adult's perineal region first, to remove potentially infectious
material
D Explain each step as you go, and keep the older- adult patient covered as
much as possible while bathing. ANSWER D Explain each step as you go, and keep the older- adult
patient covered as much as possible while bathing.
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, 1. At 2200 hours, an older male resident (pronouns they/them) is attempting to
climb over the bedrails. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A Gently question the resident about their behaviour.
B Call the physician and ask for sedation.
C Apply a vest restraint to the resident.
D Get a companion to keep the older adult in the bed. ANSWER A Gently question the resident
about their behaviour.
2. Which of the following is a beneficial approach to hygienic care for an older
adult with dementia?
A Schedule the older adult's full shower at 0700 hours for three mornings every
week.
B Have a team give the older adult a bath together, with each member washing
a different body area.
C Wash the older adult's perineal region first, to remove potentially infectious
material
D Explain each step as you go, and keep the older- adult patient covered as
much as possible while bathing. ANSWER D Explain each step as you go, and keep the older- adult
patient covered as much as possible while bathing.
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