Asked by Deericka Blackmon-Martin on May 07, 2024
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Which environmental adjustment should the nurse make for a patient experiencing delirium with perceptual alterations?
A) Keep the patient by the nurse's desk while the patient is awake. Provide rest periods in a room with a television on.
B) Light the room brightly, day and night. Awaken the patient hourly to assess mental status.
C) Maintain soft lighting day and night. Keep a radio on low volume continuously.
D) Provide a well-lit room without glare or shadows. Limit noise and stimulation.
Perceptual Alterations
Changes or disturbances in the way an individual perceives reality, which may involve hallucinations or delusions commonly associated with certain mental health conditions.
Delirium
A sudden change in mental status, characterized by confusion, disturbed concentration, and cognitive dysfunction.
Environmental Adjustment
The process of modifying or changing one's surroundings or lifestyle to improve well-being and reduce stress.
- Enact safeguards for patients with oscillating consciousness levels and perceptual shifts.
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Learning Objectives
- Enact safeguards for patients with oscillating consciousness levels and perceptual shifts.
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