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oliviahorn72

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The evening charge nurse on a skill nursing unit in a long term care facility is having trouble with one of her nursing assistants sleeping on the job. What should the charge nurse's first action be?
 
  a. report the incident to the nurse manager
  b. talk to the nursing assistant involved
  c. discuss it with the day charge nurse
  d. report the nursing assistant to the director of nursing

Question 2

An older patient with dementia has been medicated with sedatives. The healthcare provider now prescribes a lower dose of the sedative and the nursing staff is concerned that the patient will resume agitated behavior.
 
  What should be explained to the staff about the use of this medication? 1. The patient's condition warrants physical restraint only.
  2. The patient's physical condition does not warrant use of the drug.
  3. The patient's family members would be upset if they were aware of the use of chemical restraints.
  4. The use of psychotropic drugs may be considered excessive and harm the patient's health.



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fdliggud

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The patient's physical condition may warrant control of behavior, and drug therapy may still be warranted.




oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


Mochi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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