Author Question: A nurse finds a resident in a long-term care facility crying in her room. The nurse knows that the ... (Read 221 times)

torybrooks · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse finds a resident in a long-term care facility crying in her room. The nurse knows that the resident's husband recently passed away. The best action by the nurse is to

1. Gently close the resident's door to provide privacy.
2. Sit quietly with the resident to offer support.
3. Inform the resident that Bingo starts in 5 minutes.
4. Tell the resident that it is time for her shower.

Question 2

While providing care to an elderly individual with chronic obstructive lung disease, a nurse realizes that further teaching is necessary when the patient states:

1. I get my flu shot every year.
2. I wash my hands all the time, especially when I'm in public places.
3. I only come in close contact with others who have a respiratory illness.
4. I always take my respiratory medications and antibiotics.