What should the nurse teach the family of an older patient with ...

[krzymel]

What should the nurse teach the family of an older patient with Alzheimer's disease to help with spatial disorientation? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Use color to contrast objects and items.
  2. Keep furniture in the same familiar place.
  3. Fill the patient's room with memorabilia.
  4. Remove cues for exiting the home away from the doors.
  5. Place family photos or recognizable familiar items in a prominent spot.

Question 2

The client with diverticulitis has also been diagnosed with an infection. When planning the client's care, which of the following medications can the nurse anticipate will be included in the prescribed regimen?
 
  A) Cipro
  B) Prevacid
  C) Pepcid
  D) Prednisone

[diana chang]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,5
Rationale: The use of color to contrast objects and items is a form of a pop-up cue and helps with spatial disorientation.

Answer to Question 2

A

[krzymel]

Correct answers!

[diana chang]

Great! Please up vote