Individuals with delusions or hallucinations who are agitated and hyperactive may be experiencing
1. deafness.
2. delirium.
3. dementia.
4. depression.
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Signs and symptoms of delirium
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a. denial. b. adaptation. c. values. d. anger. e. disbelief.
The population health nurse is talking with a 78-year-old client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and has described excessive use of cough medicine
The nurse should teach the client that this excessive use can make him more susceptible to respiratory infections by: 1. Decreasing clearance of secretions. 2. Decreasing his immunity. 3. Causing less fluid intake. 4. Decreasing nutritional intake.
An adult patient is scheduled for an upper GI series that will use a barium swallow. What teaching should the nurse include when the patient has completed the test?
A) Stool will be yellow for the first 24 hours postprocedure. B) The barium may cause diarrhea. C) Fluids must be increased to facilitate the evacuation of the stool. D) This series includes analysis of gastric secretions.
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client diagnosed with varicella. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse use when entering the client's room?
1. Face shield with mask and gown 2. Gloves and gown 3. A high-efficiency particulate air filter mask 4. Surgical mask