Which Action by the Nurse Caring for a Cognitively Impaired

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which action by the nurse caring for a cognitively impaired older adult admitted to an acute care facility best minimizes this particular patient's risk for developing infections?

• A)Proper hand washing after each patient contact
• B)Admitting the patient to a private room
• C)Providing extra protein at meals
• D)Screening visitors to minimize contract with pathogens

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Definitions:

Bimodal

Describes a distribution with two distinct peaks or modes, indicating two prevalent groups or outcomes in the data set.

Unimodal

A distribution with a single peak or mode.

Skewed

Describes a distribution that is not symmetrical, with data points clustering more on one side of the mean than the other.

Symmetric

In mathematics, describing a shape or system that is identical in form on both sides of a central axis.