A Patient with Gradual,progressive Cognitive Impairment (Dementia)is Admitted to the Nursing

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with gradual,progressive cognitive impairment (dementia) is admitted to the nursing unit after hip replacement surgery.Which of the following is a nursing care principle for care of cognitively impaired older persons?

• A)Maintain physical health.
• B)Evaluate the patient's manifestations of standard symptoms.
• C)Assist patient with all ADLs.
• D)Isolate patients to protect others.

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Definitions:

McGregor

Refers to Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y, which describe two contrasting models of workforce motivation and management.

Theory X

Assumes people dislike work, lack ambition, are irresponsible and prefer to be led.

Bureaucracy

An organizational structure characterized by formal rules and regulations, a clear hierarchy, and detailed procedures and protocols.

Division of Labour

The allocation of different tasks to different people or groups in an organization or economy, aimed at increasing efficiency and productivity.