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oliviahorn72

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The nurse is caring for a family whose elderly father with dementia is living in their home. The nurse has instructed the family about how to decrease the father's agitation.
 
  The nurse determines that the son has understood the nurse's instructions when the son says:
  A) Restraints can help reduce my father's agitation.
  B) I should place my father in the bedroom with me so I can watch him more closely.
  C) It's important that he gets out shopping with me or my wife.
  D) If I simplify our home environment, my father may be less agitated.

Question 2

Mr. Smith has been admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of narcolepsy. Which of the following statements made by Mr. Smith would support his diagnosis of narcolepsy?
 
  A) Sometimes when I'm falling asleep, I see and hear things that my wife doesn't.
  B) I often experience brief periods of intense excitement when I am going to sleep and my legs won't hold still.
  C) I lie there and worry all night and it keeps me awake. I just can't relax.
  D) I think my sleep pattern is messed up because I took sleeping pills when I was younger.



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ashely1112

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B




oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!


jojobee318

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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