Which Intervention Is Appropriate to Assist the Patient in Coping

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which intervention is appropriate to assist the patient in coping with admission to the critical care unit?

• A) Allowing unrestricted visiting by several family members at one time
• B) Explaining all procedures in easy-to-understand terms
• C) Providing back massage and mouth care
• D) Turning down the alarm volume on the cardiac monitor

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Definitions:

Dressing Changes

The process of removing old wound dressings, cleaning the wound, and applying new dressings, a critical aspect of wound care to prevent infection and promote healing.

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, a gradual loss of hearing that occurs as people get older.

Ménière's Disease

A disorder of the inner ear causing vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

Tinnitus

A condition characterized by hearing noises in the ears (such as ringing, buzzing, or hissing) when there is no external sound source.