A resident has dementia. The person becomes very upset whenever a chair alarm sounds. Why might the person react this way?
a. The alarm is too loud.
b. The person thinks the chair alarm is cruel.
c. The person wants more attention from staff.
d. The person does not understand what the sound means.
D
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A patient recovering from a total hip replacement has vital signs assessed by unlicensed assistive personnel. Which vital sign value should cause the most concern for the nurse?
1. blood pressure 110/76 2. heart rate 82 3. respiratory rate 18 4. temperature 102° F
The dean of the school of nursing decided to implement a shared governance model. The principal foundation of this model is:
a. Self-governance b. Autocratic leadership c. Participatory management d. European-style management
A newly hired experienced nurse is preparing to change a patient's abdominal dressing and hasn't done it before at this hospital. Which action by the nurse is best?
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