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nelaaney

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The nurse explains that confusion is divided into three different types, which are ___________________ ___________________ ____. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. acute confusion.
  b. mixed confusion.
  c. idiopathic confusion.
  d. generic confusion.
  e. dementia.

Question 2

When the patient with a cognitive disorder acts out because of excessive stimulation, the nurse's most effective intervention would be to:
 
  a. medicate with a psychoactive drug such as lorazepam or diazepam.
  b. send the patient to his or her room for time out.
  c. remind the patient that acting out behavior will not be tolerated.
  d. distract the patient with a quiet activity.


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kilada

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

ANS: A, C, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


nelaaney

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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