The Nurse's Initial Action for a Patient with Moderate Dementia

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse's initial action for a patient with moderate dementia who develops increased restlessness and agitation should be to

• A)reorient the patient to time, place, and person.
• B)administer a PRN dose of lorazepam (Ativan).
• C)assess for factors that might be causing discomfort.
• D)assign unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to stay in the patient's room.

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Definitions:

U.S. GAAP

The United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a framework of accounting standards, principles, and procedures used in the U.S.

Written Down

A term referring to an asset that has been depreciated or devalued on the financial statements.

Carrying Value

The amount an asset is valued at on a balance sheet, subtracting depreciation and amortization.

Value Recovers

The process by which the market value of an asset increases after a period of decline.