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littleanan

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on: Jul 22, 2018
An elderly patient is going through drug and alcohol withdrawal, suffering from hallucinations followed by loud emotional outbursts. A nurse identifies this condition as
 
  1. Dementia.
  2. Delirium.
  3. Depression.
  4. Confusion.

Question 2

A student nurse is providing care to a patient in a long-term care facility on a Monday. The patient's assigned bath day is Wednesday. Which of the following should the student assist the client in washing while providing morning care?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. Face
  2. Hands
  3. Underarms
  4. Back
  5. Perineal area


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yahahah24021

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 5


littleanan

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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