When Administering a Mental Status Examination to a Patient with Delirium,the

question 6

Multiple Choice

When administering a mental status examination to a patient with delirium,the nurse should

• A)wait until the patient is well-rested.
• B)administer an anxiolytic medication.
• C)choose a place without distracting stimuli.
• D)reorient the patient during the examination.

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Definitions:

Non-REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by slower brain waves, less eye movement, and the absence of dreaming, divided into three stages, each deeper than the last.

Theta Waves

Slow brain waves typically found in sleep and deep meditation, indicative of relaxed mental states.

Drowsy

describes a state of feeling sleepy or lethargic, often as a precursor to falling asleep.

REM Sleep

A sleep phase characterized by rapid eye movement, dreaming, and increased brain activity.