The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Suspected

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is suspected of having early stages of dementia. The nurse observes mild confusion, short-term memory loss, and restlessness. The nurse conducts a mini-mental status exam. The nurse is using which of the following components of critical thinking?

• A) Validation
• B) Interpretation
• C) Intuition
• D) Reasoning

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Definitions:

Communication Stressors

Elements or conditions within communication processes that cause stress or tension between individuals or groups.

Technology Stressors

Factors related to the use or implementation of technology that cause stress, frustration, or overwhelm, impacting an individual's well-being and productivity.

Cyberbullying

The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.

Electronic Bullying

Electronic bullying refers to the use of digital technologies, such as social media, text messaging, or email, to harass, threaten, or intimidate someone, typically in a repeated manner.