A Patient Diagnosed with Delirium Is Experiencing Perceptual Alterations

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with delirium is experiencing perceptual alterations. Which environmental adjustment should the nurse make for this patient?

• A) Provide a well-lit room without glare or shadows. Limit noise and stimulation.
• B) Maintain soft lighting day and night. Keep a radio on low volume continuously.
• C) Light the room brightly day and night. Awaken the patient hourly to assess mental status.
• D) Keep the patient by the nurse's desk while awake. Provide rest periods in a room with a television on.

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Definitions:

Suicidal

Pertaining to having the intention or displaying tendencies towards self-harm that could lead to one's death.

Alarm

A device or signal for warning or alerting to danger, or the state of being suddenly aware of potential or imminent danger.

Hostage Takers

Individuals or groups who illegally seize and hold people against their will, typically to demand concessions or ransom.

Mental

Pertaining to the mind, psychological processes, or mental health.