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ARLKQ

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient admitted for delirium demonstrates increased disorientation and agitation only during the evening and nighttime. The nurse documents this as:
 
  a. evening.
  b. nighttime.
  c. bedtime.
  d. sundowning.

Question 2

A nurse needs to auscultate a patient's lung sounds. The nurse should place the patient in what position?
 
  a. Sims'
  b. Prone
  c. Sitting
  d. Lithotomy


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
A patient with sundowning syndrome displays increased disorientation and agitation only during evening and nighttime.

Answer to Question 2

C
Sitting upright provides full expansion of the lungs and provides better visualization of symmetry of upper body parts.


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

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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