The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Client Who Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older client who is experiencing sleep deprivation due to a prolonged stay in intensive care. Which manifestation is the nurse most likely to observe in this client?

• A) Constant fatigue
• B) Gustatory hallucinations
• C) Increased activity
• D) Need for repeated instructions

Analyze the role of stereotypes and their effects on group perceptions and individual behavior.

Assess the influence of leadership styles on group motivation and unity, particularly in social movements.

Understand theories related to group behavior, including social comparison theory, persuasive arguments theory, and terror management theory.

Examine social loafing and its impact on group productivity.

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Standard Deviation

A statistic that measures the dispersion or variability of a set of data points from their mean, used in various fields to quantify the amount of variation.

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Median

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