When Admitting a Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed as Having

question 6

Multiple Choice

When admitting a patient who has been diagnosed as having confusion,the most important observation that the nurse should make is the patient's:

• A) Eating, drinking, and sleeping patterns
• B) Behavior, orientation, memory, and sleeping habits
• C) Urinary and bowel elimination habits
• D) Talking, walking, and sleeping patterns

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Definitions:

Linguistic Determinism

The theory that human thought processes and perceptions are influenced and restricted by language.

Mental Images

Representations in the mind of an object or scene.

Implicit Memory

Retention of learned skills or classically conditioned associations independent of conscious recollection. (Also called nondeclarative memory.)

Creative Intelligence

The ability to adapt to new situations and generate novel ideas or solutions.