An elderly patient is admitted to the CCU with a critical illness. To support the developmental goals and tasks of this patient, what is an appropriate intervention?
A) Restrict visiting to very immediate family members to prevent fatigue.
B) Contact the social worker to help place pets in the animal shelter.
C) Call the patient by a nickname such as Grandma or Grandpa.
D) Ask the patient about his life accomplishments and feelings of satisfaction.
D
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A. Notify the emergency team. B. Apply oxygen by mask or nasal cannula. C. Switch the IV solution to dextrose 5% in water. D. Prepare to administer potassium chloride by IV push.
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1. Potassium 2. Iron 3. Selenium 4. Calcium
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A. MAOIs B. Lithium C. Psychomotor stimulants D. SSRIs
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