Which of the following patients are at higher risk of complications from improper positioning? (Select all that apply.)
a. The patient who is post hip fracture who has osteoarthritis
b. The patient who has COPD
c. The patient who is a paraplegic
d. The patient who suffered a stroke
e. The patient with Alzheimer's
A, C, D, E
Patients with alterations in bone formation or joint mobility, impaired muscle development, and central nervous system (CNS) damage may experience motor impairment, proprioceptive loss, or cognitive dysfunction, all of which affect mobility.
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A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. A physician orders haloperidol (Haldol) 50 mg bid, benztropine (Cogentin) 1 mg prn, and zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg HS
Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine? 1. Tactile hallucinations 2. Tardive dyskinesia 3. Restlessness and muscle rigidity 4. Reports of hearing disturbing voices
If the nurse suspects that a patient has delirium, which of the following factors should be further investigated?
a. UTI b. medications c. oxygen saturation d. all of the above
Select all of the factors that may predispose the patient to respiratory acidosis
a. Anxiety and fear b. Central nervous system depression c. Diabetic ketoacidosis d. Nasogastric suctioning e. Overdose of sedatives
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