Author Question: An older adult patient has been admitted to a busy medical unit. To control environmental stimuli a ... (Read 58 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An older adult patient has been admitted to a busy medical unit. To control environmental stimuli a nurse should do which of the following?

a. Leave the hospital room lights on at all times.
b. Turn off bedside equipment not in use.
c. Leave the window curtains closed at all times.
d. Leave the door open so the patient can hear the staff and feel secure.

Question 2

A nursing student is working on a clinical assignment. Which information is acceptable for the student to write on the clinical care plan that will be given to the instructor?

a. Patient room number
b. Patient date of birth
c. Patient medical record number
d. Patient nursing diagnosis

cam1229 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Try to control extraneous noise in and around a patient's room, such as television volume and visitors. Turn off bedside equipment not in use. Close a patient's room door if necessary. Hospital staff members need to control loud laughter or conversation at the nurses' station. In addition to controlling excess stimuli, try to introduce meaningful stimulation that makes the environment pleasing and comfortable. Open drapes and close door if indicated. Control extraneous noise in and around room such as television volume and visitors. Turn off bedside equipment not in use.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nursing diagnosis is acceptable information to give to a nursing instructor. To further maintain confidentiality and protect patient privacy, make sure written materials used in student clinical practice do not have patient identifiers, such as room number, date of birth, medical record number, or other identifiable demographic information.