A 73-Year-Old Client Diagnosed with Vascular Dementia Is Admitted for Exacerbation

question 4

Multiple Choice

A 73-year-old client diagnosed with vascular dementia is admitted for exacerbation of asthma.The nursing history determines that has been treated for 2 years with benzodiazepines to manage her increasingly aggressive behavior.The nurse's initial responds is to:

• A)identify the client as being at high risk for falls.
• B)monitor the client for signs of benzodiazepine withdrawal.
• C)notify the admitting physician immediately.
• D)place the client on strict intake and output.

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Definitions:

Risky-Shift

Refers to the phenomenon where groups tend to make riskier decisions together than individuals would on their own.

Group Polarization

The inclination of a collective to reach decisions that are significantly more radical than the initial tendencies of the individual members.

Reciprocal Helping

A social behavior where individuals help others with the expectation that these others will help in return in the future.

Life-Threatening Shock

A severe medical condition where the body is not getting enough blood flow, leading to vital organs not functioning properly, and is potentially fatal.