A Patient Who Has Bacterial Meningitis Is Disoriented and Anxious

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient who has bacterial meningitis is disoriented and anxious. Which nursing action will be included in the plan of care?

• A)Encourage family members to remain at the bedside.
• B)Apply soft restraints to protect the patient from injury.
• C)Keep the room well-lighted to improve patient orientation.
• D)Minimize contact with the patient to decrease sensory input.

Distinguish between independence, anticonformity, and conformity.

Analyze the role of group cohesiveness and how it's affected by group size.

Recognize different types of social pressure in professional settings.

Identify and explain the different types of power and their effects on behavior.

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Definitions:

Abusive

Engaging in behaviors that inflict harm or suffering on others, often in the context of power imbalances.

Alcoholic Parents

A term referring to parents who suffer from alcoholism, focusing on how their condition affects their parenting and family dynamics.

Developing Baby

Refers to the growth and development of a fetus inside the mother's womb.

Alcoholic Drinks

Beverages that contain ethanol, a type of alcohol produced by fermentation of grains, fruits, or other sources of sugar.