How can continuity of care be provided for a demented patient in the hospital setting?
a. Keep the patient in the room.
b. Reduce environmental stimuli such as the TV or radio.
c. Assign care to a consistent group of staff.
d. Attach a bed alarm to the patient.
Question 2
The nurse hears a high whistling noise coming from the hearing aids that are lying on the bedside table of the sleeping patient. What would be the most appropriate action by the nurse?
a. Replace the hearing aids in the patient's ears.
b. Turn off the hearing aids.
c. Place the hearing aids in a drawer to prevent loss.
d. Ask that an audiologist be notified of the problem.
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