A Patient Experiencing Fluctuating Levels of Consciousness, Disturbed Orientation, and Perceptual

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient experiencing fluctuating levels of consciousness, disturbed orientation, and perceptual alteration begs, "Someone get these bugs off me." What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "There are no bugs on your legs. Your imagination is playing tricks on you."
• B) "Try to relax. The crawling sensation will go away sooner if you can relax."
• C) "Don't worry. I will have someone stay here and brush off the bugs for you."
• D) "I don't see any bugs, but I know you are frightened so I will stay with you."

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Definitions:

Prospect's Indifference

A situation in sales where a potential customer shows no particular interest or preference towards a product or service being offered.

Direct Question

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Primary User

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Direct Negative-No Question

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