Which Documentation of a Patient's Behavior Best Demonstrates a Nurse's

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which documentation of a patient's behavior best demonstrates a nurse's observations?

• A) Isolates self from others. Frequently fell asleep during group. Vital signs stable.
• B) Calmer; more cooperative. Participated actively in group. No evidence of psychotic thinking.
• C) Appeared to hallucinate. Frequently increased volume on television, causing conflict with others.
• D) Wore four layers of clothing. States, "I need protection from evil bacteria trying to pierce my skin."

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Definitions:

Experimenter

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A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

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