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AEWBW

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In an attempt to be sensitive to varying cultural responses to touch, before shaking a patient's hand, the nurse will
 
  a. offer the patient his or her upturned palm.
  b. wait until the patient extends his or her hand.
  c. establish eye contact with the patient first.
  d. address the patient by his or her full name.

Question 2

The manager of a long-term care facility is evaluating patients' use of drugs. The resident on which of the following medications would be allowed to continue taking medications to control behavior?
 
  a. On anxiolytics; now able to participate in group activities
  b. Given a benzodiazepine at night; room-mate now sleeps well
  c. Given sedatives; eats 100 of meals if resident is fed
  d. Taking an antipsychotic; no longer wand-ers at night



swimkari

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Answer to Question 1

B
The best way to show respect and implement the appropriate response is to follow the lead of the patient by waiting for the patient to extend a hand.

Answer to Question 2

A
Drugs should not be used to control behavior. If used to manage health conditions, the patient should show improvement. The patient who is now able to participate in activities shows an in-crease in functional ability, so this medication is therapeutic for this patient. The other patients are given drugs to control behavior.



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