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cookcarl

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Family members of a delirious elderly patient are very anxious and express their concerns about placing the patient in a nursing home. What information should serve as a basis for the nurse's reply?
 
  a. Delirium is reversible, and the patient will likely recover.
  b. The symptoms are related to depression, which can be treated.
  c. Delirium usually progresses to dementia, which is usually permanent.
  d. Home care should be attempted; a nursing home should be the last resort.

Question 2

An Asian American client tells a nurse that he is concerned about yin and yang in his health care. Which nursing intervention observes the understanding of yin and yang?
 
  A) Balancing hot with cold
  B) Providing numerous herbs
  C) Limiting meals to rice, vegetables, and fish
  D) Incorporating activity with other therapy



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Answer to Question 1

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Delirium is considered a reversible disorder when the cause has been discovered and treated. Most patients who are otherwise healthy can return to their former living arrangements.

Answer to Question 2

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