Author Question: A patient has received a radiation implant. The patient is weak and needs help even to turn in bed. ... (Read 29 times)

mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient has received a radiation implant. The patient is weak and needs help even to turn in bed. Which action should the nurse take when caring for this patient?

1) Avoid giving the patient a complete bed bath.
2) Limit the amount of time spent with the patient.
3) Allow extra time for the patient to express feelings.
4) Do not allow anyone to visit the patient.

Question 2

Despite less restrictive interventions, a patient's behavior escalates, requiring emergency application of restraints. Which of the following must the nurse do in this situation?

1) Obtain a physician's order before applying restraints.
2) Monitor the patient's status every 4 hours while restrained.
3) Release the restraints and check circulation every hour.
4) Continually reevaluate the patient's need for restraint.