A Patient Who Has Bacterial Meningitis and Is Disoriented and Anxious

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient who has bacterial meningitis and is disoriented and anxious has a nursing diagnosis of disturbed sensory perception related to decreased level of consciousness. An appropriate nursing intervention is to

• A) apply soft restraints to protect the patient from injury.
• B) minimize contact with the patient to decrease sensory input.
• C) encourage family members to remain at the bedside.
• D) keep the room well-lighted to improve patient orientation.

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Definitions:

Behavioral

Related to or concerned with the actions or reactions of a person or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem solving.

Affective

Pertaining to emotions or feelings and their expressions.

Dispositional

Referring to inherent qualities of mind and character of an individual.