You Have Been Called to a Local Nursing Home for a Restless

question 35

Multiple Choice

You have been called to a local nursing home for a restless patient with a four-day history of diarrhea. The primary assessment reveals an open airway, rapid breathing, and a weak and rapid radial pulse. Vital signs are: pulse 124, respirations 24, blood pressure 100/60 mmHg, and SpO₂ 95%. She is confused with a history of Alzheimer's dementia. For this patient, it is most important to evaluate for:

• A) intestinal obstruction.
• B) cause of confusion.
• C) dehydration.
• D) blood in the diarrhea.

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Definitions:

Condominium

A condominium is a type of property ownership where individual units in a larger complex are owned independently while common areas are held jointly by the unit owners.

Cooperative

An organization owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit, focusing on services or goods.

Corporate Owner

An entity that legally owns a corporation, which can be individuals, groups of people, or other companies.

Common Areas

Parts of a property that are available for use by all residents or members of a community, such as lobbies, gardens, and swimming pools in a condominium.