__________ is a sudden, transient state of confusion
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Delirium
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A) Allergies B) Inflammation C) Infection D) Anemia
A charge nurse on a busy 40-bed medical/surgical unit is approached by a family member who begins to complain loudly about the quality of care his mother is receiving
His behavior is so disruptive that it is overheard by staff, physicians, and other visitors. The family member rejects any attempt to intervene therapeutically to resolve the issue. He leaves the unit abruptly, and the nurse is left feeling frustrated. Which behavior by the charge nurse best illustrates refined lea-dership skills in an emotionally intelligent practitioner? a. Reflect to gain insight into how the situa-tion could be handled differently in the future. b. Try to catch up with the angry family member to resolve the concern. c. Discuss the concern with the patient after the family member has left. d. Notify nursing administration of the situa-tion.
A client, while receiving therapies for lung cancer, has been hospitalized for an extended period of time. She has become very depressed, refuses visitors, and does not participate in personal grooming
In order for the nurse to assist in achieving resolution of the client's problem, he should have the client: 1. Get washed and dressed independently 2. Think positively instead of negatively 3. Contact a support group and explore a psychological consultation 4. Become more physically independent and return to prior activities
A nurse who is working in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) recognizes that a patient is most likely to experience which of the following complications while in the unit?
1. Hypoventilation 2. Deep vein thrombosis 3. Atelectasis 4. Pneumonia