The Nurse Is Taking Care of a Client Who Has

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is taking care of a client who has been in ICU for 10 days.Which of the following nursing functions demonstrates a decrease in stimulation of the reticular activating system?

• A)Turn on the television to help the client remain orientated to time and day.
• B)Allow family members, including children, to visit the client.
• C)Keep the door closed, the lights dim, and the sound of alarms turned down low.
• D)Assist the client with bathing and activities for elimination.

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