A resident has AD. Sometimes the person is agitated and combative. The person is pacing and trying to hit others. Which of the following measures will be helpful?
a. Restraining the person
b. Telling the person to have a seat
c. Sending the person to his room
d. Providing a calm, quiet setting
D
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A) Pneumothorax B) Infection C) Atelectasis D) Bronchospasm E) Air embolism
The nurse notes that the primary health-care provider has prescribed that the total parenteral nutrition (TPN) a client has been receiving for the past 10 days be discontinued and changed to 0.9% normal saline
Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to take? a. Stop the TPN and change the solution to 0.9% normal saline as soon as it is availa-ble. b. Allow the remaining TPN to infuse until the bag is empty and then change the so-lution to 0.9% normal saline. c. Gradually reduce the rate of the TPN over the next 4 to 6 hours and then change the solution to 0.9% normal saline. d. Question the primary health-care provider about the change because the solution is inappropriate.
Which strategy can be used to help clients overcome powerlessness?
A) Encourage clients to identify their weaknesses. B) Encourage clients to identify their strengths. C) Provide advice on how to handle problems. D) Set goals and make decisions for the client.
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