What should be included in the management of a patient with delirium?

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Question 1 of 5

What should be included in the management of a patient with delirium?

A. The use of restraints to protect the patient from injury B. The use of short-acting benzodiazepines to sedate the patient C. Identification and treatment of underlying causes when possible D. Administration of high doses of an antipsychotic drug such as haloperidol (Haldol)

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

In counseling patients with spinal cord lesions regarding sexual function, how should the nurse advise a male patient with a complete lower motor neuron lesion?

A. He is most likely to have reflexogenic erections and may experience orgasm if ejaculation occurs B. He may have uncontrolled reflex erections but orgasm and ejaculation are usually not possible C. He has a lesion with the greatest possibility of successful psychogenic erection with ejaculation and orgasm D. He will probably be unable to have either psychogenic or reflexogenic erections and no ejaculation or orgasm

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A patient with severe joint immobility is receiving physical and exercise therapy. To evaluate the effect of the treatment, the nurse may assess joint range of motion with what equipment?

A. Ergometer B. Myometer C. Goniometer D. Arthrometer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Application of RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) is indicated for initial management of which type of injury?

A. Muscle spasms B. Sprains and strains C. Repetitive strain injury D. Dislocations and subluxations

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which intervention should the nurse delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN) when caring for a patient following an acute stroke?

A. Assess the patient's neurologic status. B. Assess the patient's gag reflex before beginning feeding. C. Administer ordered antihypertensives and platelet inhibitors. D. Teach the patient's caregivers strategies to minimize unilateral neglect.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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