When Supporting a Client with Delirium,the Personal Care Provider Should

question 6

Multiple Choice

When supporting a client with delirium,the personal care provider should:

• A)refrain from helping the client with regular voiding and defecation until the delirium has subsided
• B)follow a consistent,structured routine
• C)ask the client frequently about where she is,what time it is,and who you are
• D)do not pay attention when the family reports alterations in the client's condition

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