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elizabeth18

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An elderly client is brought to the emergency room following ingestion of an unknown substance. The client, who appears to have dementia, has tremors, depression, and confusion. The nurse should assess the client for poisoning by:
 
  A) Lead.
  B) Aluminum.
  C) Manganese.
  D) Mercury.

Question 2

The nurse learns from the report that a client with mania has not slept since admission 2 days ago. On entering the day room, the nurse finds this client dancing to loud music. The best response by the nurse would be:
 
  A) Do you think you could sit still for a few minutes so we can talk?
  B) How are you ever going to get any rest if you keep that music on?
  C) Let's go to the conference room and talk for a while.
  D) Turn the radio down so we can hear ourselves talk.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback: Redirecting the client to a quieter, smaller room will decrease external stimuli and promote calmness so the client will eventually rest and sleep.



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