What can caregivers do for a dying patient who suffers from ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

What can caregivers do for a dying patient who suffers from diminished vision?
 
  a. Keep lights bright to increase visual acuity.
  b. Stand slightly away from the bed and identify themselves before speaking.
  c. Keep all lights on in the room, day and night.
  d. Come close to the bed and stand directly in front of the patient.

Question 2

When the dying patient becomes delirious, what should the nurse encourage the family to do?
 
  a. Leave the room and wait outside until the delirium clears.
  b. Hold the patient's hand, but say nothing, because hearing stays intact until death.
  c. Remain near the bed and speak to the patient in loud tones to stimulate the patient.
  d. Touch the patient, call the patient by name, and speak in reassuring tones.

[Tabitha_2016]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Putting oneself directly in front of the patient, as close as possible, helps the patient with diminished vision identify the speaker.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Touching, calling by name, and speaking in a calm and reassuring manner frequently cause the symptoms of delirium to abate and are beneficial to the delirious patient.

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Gracias!

[kjohnson]

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