As you approach a person who suffers from memory loss, the person becomes more anxious around 4 pm. The person appears to be extremely tired and afraid. What behavior is the person displaying? What will you do to help the person?
What will be an ideal response?
This behavior is known as sundowning. Validation therapy, one-on-one care, reassurance, distraction, and recollection of past memories from a memory box are several helpful strategies.
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During percussion, a dull tone is expected to be heard over:
a. healthy lung tissue. b. emphysemic lungs. c. the liver. d. most of the abdomen.
Which person should the nurse be most alert for the development of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency anemia?
A. 28-year-old man whose grandfather had the disorder B. 28-year-old woman whose grandfather had the disorder C. 55-year-old man who had a myocardial infarction 5 years ago D. 55-year-old woman who had a partial gastrectomy for stomach cancer last year
What is the most effective way of moving a client out of the precontemplation phase of change?
1. Assessment of the client's need for change 2. Educating the client regarding health issues 3. Motivational interviewing 4. Referring the client to a support group
A patient who is suspected of having an epidural hematoma is admitted to the emergency department. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
a. Administer IV furosemide (Lasix). b. Initiate high-dose barbiturate therapy. c. Type and crossmatch for blood transfusion. d. Prepare the patient for immediate craniotomy.