An appropriate nursing intervention for the patient with a ...

[P68T]

An appropriate nursing intervention for the patient with a hydrocele is to
 
  a. apply a heating pad.
  b. apply ice packs.
  c. apply analgesic spray.
  d. limit fluid intake.

Question 2

Nurse Y is providing care for a male patient who is in the late stages of vascular dementia. The nurse is in the habit of reminding the patient who he is, where he is, and what month and year it is when interacting with him.
 
  How is nurse Y's action best understood? A) Reorientation is ineffective with patients diagnosed with dementias.
  B) Reorientation serves only to remind patients with dementia of their cognitive losses, so it is best avoided.
  C) Reorientation can be a useful intervention when used appropriately.
  D) Reorientation does not slow the progression of cognitive losses and is thus unwarranted.

[joewallace]

Answer to Question 1

B
For a patient with a hydrocele, nursing interventions consist of maintaining bed rest, scrotal support with elevation, ice to edematous areas, and frequent changes of dressings to avoid skin impairment.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Reorientation, or reality therapy, can be a useful intervention in patients for whom it is appropriate in light of the severity of their cognitive deficits. Despite not slowing the progress of the disease itself, it can still be of benefit when living with the effects of dementia.

[P68T]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scottmt]

Gracias!