Chapter 59: Dementia and Delirium Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition. Exam Questions And Correct Answers
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Medical Surgical nursing
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Medical Surgical Nursing
Chapter 59: Dementia and Delirium Lewis:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition.
Exam Questions And Correct Answers
A patient who is hospitalized with pneumonia is disoriented and confused 3 days after
admission. Which information indicates that the patient is experiencing delirium rather than
...
The nurse is concerned about a postoperative patient's risk for injury during an episode of
delirium. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to
a. secure the patient in bed using a soft chest restraint.
b. ask the health care provider to order an antipsychotic drug.
c. instruct family members to remain at the patient's bedside and prevent injury.
d. assign unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to stay with and reorient the patient. -
answer✔ANS: D
The priority goal is to protect the patient from harm. Having a UAP stay with the patient will
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