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HCHenry

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The nurse is caring for a patient with dementia who becomes agitated every evening. Which intervention by the nurse is best for calming this patient?
 
  a. Encouraging family members to visit only during the day
  b. Applying wrist restraints during periods of agitation
  c. Playing soft, calming music during the evening
  d. Administering lorazepam (a tranquilizer)

Question 2

Which instructions should the nurse give to the patient complaining of constipation? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Drink at least eight glasses of water or fluid per day.
  b. Include a minimum of four servings of meat per day.
  c. Gradually increase your fiber intake to 25 grams per day.
  d. Exercise at least 60 minutes per day as you feel necessary.
  e. Use the restroom when you feel the urge to defecate.


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polinasid

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E


HCHenry

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
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