A Patient Who Was Responding to Auditory Hallucinations Earlier in the Morning

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient who was responding to auditory hallucinations earlier in the morning now approaches the nurse shaking a fist and shouts, "Back off!" and then goes to the day room. While following the patient into the day room, the nurse should do which of the following?

• A) Make sure there is adequate physical space between the nurse and patient
• B) Move into a position that places the patient close to the door
• C) Maintain one arm's-length distance from the patient
• D) Begin talking to the patient about appropriate behaviour

Recognize different types of storage devices and their characteristics.

Identify input, output, and storage components in a computer system.

Understand the basic concepts of data representation and processing in computers.

Be able to identify and describe the uses of peripheral devices.

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Definitions:

Environmental Temperature

The measure of heat or cold in the surrounding environment, potentially affecting living conditions and health.

Circadian Rhythms

Physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.

Dysrhythmia

An abnormality in a physiological rhythm, especially in the pattern of electrical activity in the heart, leading to irregular heartbeat.

Abnormal Rhythm

Irregular patterns of the heart beat that can affect blood flow and may signify underlying health issues.