The onset of an individual experiencing delirium is:
a. slow and insidious.
b. sudden, over hours or days.
c. abrupt and may coincide with life changes.
d. none of the above.
b
Delirium is an acute, transient confusional state that
often has a reversible physiological cause.
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When working with clients and families under severe or chronic stress, the nurse should
a. avoid interaction with the individuals until the stress level is normalized b. provide communication via written form only c. speak in simple terms repeating information as needed d. obtain medications for these individuals to take to decrease their anxiety before any interaction with them
To decrease the likelihood of headaches following spinal anesthesia, the nurse should:
a. give aspirin every four hours. b. keep the client lying in a recumbent position and offer frequent fluids. c. feed the client as soon as possible. d. reassure the client that nobody gets spinal headaches anymore.
Which action demonstrates a nurse utilizing reflection to improve clinical decision making?
a. Obtains data in an orderly fashion b. Uses an objective approach in patient situations c. Improves a plan of care while thinking back on interventions effectiveness d. Provides evidence-based explanations and research for care of assigned patients