An individual being treated in the emergency room is found to have flushed, dry skin and sensorium that alternates between clouded and clear. A friend reveals the patient has not voided or ingested food or fluid in 18 hours.
When the health care provider diagnoses fever of unknown origin, the plan is to make an effort to orally hydrate before attempting to start an IV line. The intervention most likely to be effective will be: a. placing a pitcher of water at the patient's bedside.
b. placing a force fluids sign at the head of the bed.
c. asking the friend to give the patient a drink whenever the patient is alert.
d. staying with the patient to ensure that a glass of liquid is ingested once every hour.
Question 2
A patient mentions, No one else I know is mentally ill.. What reply would help the patient understand the extent of mental illness?
a. You are not unique; many people experience mental illness..
b. Let's concern ourselves with you and getting you well again..
c. Being among people who understand your problem and want to help is what is important..
d. You are truly not alone; almost 50 of adults experience some kind of mental illness.
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