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jc611

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An older patient with moderate stage dementia frequently cannot remember which room he is assigned in a long-term care facility. Which nursing intervention would help this patient?
 
  1. Reorient the patient when it happens again.
  2. Establish landmarks at the patient's bedside.
  3. Investigate placing the patient in a private room.
  4. Place the patient in restraints to limit ambulation.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client experiencing neutropenia as a result of chemotherapy and develops a plan of care for the client. The nurse plans to:
 
  A) restrict all visitors.
  B) restrict fluid intake.
  C) teach the client and family about the need for hand hygiene.
  D) insert an indwelling urinary catheter to prevent skin breakdown.



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Christopher

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Reorienting the patient does little to assist the patient in remaining independent.

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jc611

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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