Author Question: Mr. Bean is a 76-year-old patient who has been hospitalized with pneumonia. He has had some ... (Read 62 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Mr. Bean is a 76-year-old patient who has been hospitalized with pneumonia. He has had some difficulty sleeping since his hospitalization.

He would like to avoid taking medication to help him sleep since he has had problems with sleeping pills in the past. Which of the following is the least likely measure to promote sleep? A. Encouraging Mr. Bean to void before bedtime
B. Asking Mr. Bean's wife to give him a backrub
C. Giving Mr. Bean an extra blanket
D. Providing a warm cup of hot cocoa before bedtime

Question 2

Good Samaritan laws encourage health care providers to render assistance in accidents because these laws ___________________ _.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

matt95 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The nurse can promote comfort by encouraging the patient to wear loose-fitting nightwear and to void before bedtime. Have family members give a relaxing back rub. An extra blanket prevents chilling when trying to fall asleep. Coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate will cause a person to stay awake or awaken throughout the night.

Answer to Question 2

limit liability and offer legal immunity if a nurse helps at the scene of an accident

A nurse can also assist a minor in an emergency situation or at a sports event before obtaining the consent of a parent. Nurses, however, must only provide care that is consistent with their level of expertise.