An elderly female patient is becoming progressively more ...

[tatyanajohnson]

An elderly female patient is becoming progressively more confused. She begins talking to long-gone loved ones about places and events that do not make any sense to her family. A nurse should
 
  1. Verify the patient's level of consciousness.
  2. Attempt to reorient the patient.
  3. Protect the patient from injury by bed rails or equipment.
  4. Hydrate the patient.

Question 2

While caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness, a nurse expects to see the patient exhibit the traditional first stage of grief, which is called
 
  1. Bargaining.
  2. Anger.
  3. Denial.
  4. Depression.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3

[tatyanajohnson]

Gracias!

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