What Are Initial Approaches When Managing Delirium in a Hospitalized

question 4

Multiple Choice

What are initial approaches when managing delirium in a hospitalized patient who is agitated and confused? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Administer medications for sleep.
• B) Apply physical restraints.
• C) Attend to hydration and toileting needs.
• D) Decrease stimulation.
• E) Discontinue any non-essential medications.

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Definitions:

Scale of Production

Refers to the level at which a manufacturing process operates, which can impact the efficiency and cost per unit of production.

Average Costs

The total costs (fixed and variable) divided by the total output, indicating the cost per unit of output produced.

Decreasing Returns to Scale

A situation in which, when the scale of production is increased, the output increases at a proportionally lower rate.

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest level of production a company can achieve while still taking full advantage of economies of scale in terms of costs per unit.