An Elderly Patient Who Is Unable to Get Out of Bed

question 5

Multiple Choice

An elderly patient who is unable to get out of bed complains that the room is too cold because of the air conditioning and asks the nurse to open the window. The nurse's best reply is:

• A) "Certainly, that will let in warm air from outside and should make you warmer."
• B) "The air conditioner is set to keep the most comfortable temperature in the room."
• C) "I'll adjust the thermostat in your room and get a blanket for you."
• D) "Agency policy prevents me from opening the window."

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Definitions:

Dishonor

In financial contexts, the refusal or inability of a party to pay a debt when due or to accept a bill of exchange when presented.

Material Addition

An amendment or addition to a contract that considerably changes the terms or obligations originally agreed upon.

UCC

Uniform Commercial Code, a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions in the United States.

Endorsement

A signature or statement of support for a policy, idea, or candidate, or in the context of financial instruments, the act of signing over rights to another party.