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urbanoutfitters

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The nurse is caring for a client who is difficult to arouse and when aroused is confused. The nurse would document the client's condition as:
 
  A) lethargic.
  B) obtunded.
  C) somnolent.
  D) depressed.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with altered cognitive function who has recently been admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility. Which intervention would address the client's safety? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Place the client in a room close to the nurses' station.
  B) Keep the bed in the lowest position possible.
  C) Use a night light in the client's room.
  D) Keep the client's door closed to reduce noise.
  E) Leave the television on at all times.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Obtunded describes the client who is difficult to arouse and when aroused is confused. Lethargic describes the client who is not fully awake and tends to drift off to sleep when not actively stimulated. Somnolent describes a client who is sleepy. Depressed is an emotional feeling.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
Safety measures that help to prevent accidents and injuries include orienting clients to the room and the nurse call system; using lights at night to help orient clients to their environment; keeping beds in the lowest possible position; and placing clients in rooms closest to the nursing station for closer observation. Keeping the door closed and leaving the television on may lead to perception issues, which could increase the client's risk of falling.




urbanoutfitters

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


parker125

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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