The nurse is taking a patient who has Alzheimer's disease to the bathing room for a tub bath. The patient states, "Please don't make me take a bath today, I am so afraid that I will be washed down the drain
" The nurse's best response would be: 1. "Don't be silly, there's no way you would fit in the drain."
2. "I am your nurse, and I will stay with you, so you shouldn't be afraid of your bath."
3. "Let's go back to your room and I will bathe you there."
4. "Today is your day for a bath."
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The nurse should recognize irrational fears and arrange alternative ways to give personal care.
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a. "The doctor prescribes these drugs to strengthen your immune system." b. "The drug inhibits your immune system's normal response." c. "These medications are used to prevent organ rejection." d. "This medication will strengthen your joints and repair any joint damage."
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a. Data collection b. Feasibility study c. Focus groups d. Community forums
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a. Attention to economical nursing practice b. Willingness to advocate for the patient c. Familiarity with local patient-focused resources d. Working relationship with community medical professionals