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go.lag

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The children of an elderly resident at a nursing home are concerned that their parent is alone and lonely. A staff nurse can assure the family that the elderly should be allowed periods of solitude because such times:
 
  A) Are essential for reflecting, analyzing, and better understanding the dynamics of life
  B) Decrease loneliness, insecurity, and self-imposed isolation
  C) Help the elderly face the misfortunes of growing old
  D) Affect displays of anxiety, depression, and anorexia

Question 2

When caring for the patient who is in shock, the nurse should provide
 
  a. adequate oral fluids to replace blood loss.
  b. external heat to combat shivering.
  c. sedatives to decrease anxiety and apprehension.
  d. oxygen to support respiratory function.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
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Being alone and being lonely are not the same thing. Periods of isolation are essential at all ages for the reason listed in choice A.

Answer to Question 2

D
Respiratory assistance may be given by administering oxygen. IV fluids are required for rapid access to blood volume. Shock causes altered level of consciousness and does not require medication to decrease anxiety or apprehension.


go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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