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Nursing measures to prevent psychological complications in immobile patients include which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Making all decisions about a patient's care
  2. Distracting a patient by turning on his or her television
  3. Encouraging a patient to stay awake most of the day
  4. Talking to a patient about photographs of his or her children
  5. Closing blinds to decrease natural lighting in a patient's room

Question 2

A nurse implements nursing measures to prevent neurological complications. The nurse knows the importance of which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Performing neurological checks as ordered
  2. Keeping the room curtains closed
  3. Assessing the patient's level of consciousness
  4. Using a footboard or high-topped tennis shoes
  5. Keeping a calendar and clock where the patient can see them



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2, 3, 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 3, 4, 5



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