The nurse is preparing a room for a patient being transferred from the emergency department with a diagnosis of delirium. The nurse should be sure that the room is:
1. brightly lit.
2. shared by another patient.
3. visible from the nurses' station.
4. dark and quiet.
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The patient should be in a private room with continuous supervision. The room should be quiet and uncluttered, and lighting should be soft and diffuse to avoid shadows.
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Which of the following information should the manager offer? Select all that apply. 1. The number of ED clients seen within the previous month. 2. The types of clients seen within the department. 3. The ED physician?s credentials. 4. The competing ED?s volume within the past year.
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cancer of the larynx?
a. alcohol abuse c. obesity b. chronic respiratory tract infection d. heredity
____________________ is a health program, administered by the state and funded by federal and state governments to provide care for low-income people
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which of the following is included during the assessment of a client with an acoustic neuroma?
A) Measure the client's urine output. B) Note the client's height and weight. C) Test the client's ability to sustain balance. D) Test for facial sensation.