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james0929

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The nurse can provide continuity for the demented patient in a general hospital by:
 
  a. keeping the patient in the room.
  b. reducing environmental stimuli such as the TV or radio.
  c. assigning the same personnel every day for care.
  d. attach bed alarm to patient.

Question 2

The nurse explains to a family that current guidelines have limited the use of antipsychotic medication to:
 
  a. behavior that is clearly disruptive.
  b. constant yelling and screaming.
  c. evidence of hallucinations.
  d. inability to identify time, place, or person.



Carliemb17

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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