The Nurse Is Caring for a Confused Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a confused patient.Which action by the nurse shows the best understanding of managing the cascading effects of iatrogenic illnesses in this population cohort?

• A)Reorienting the patient to person,place,and time frequently
• B)Offering the patient liquids each time there is patient-nurse contact
• C)Repositioning the patient every 2 hours
• D)Using restraints to ensure patient safety only as a last resort

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