You Have Been Called for a Geriatric Patient with Advanced

question 45

Multiple Choice

You have been called for a geriatric patient with advanced dementia. The staff at the skilled nursing facility believes her to be suffering from a urinary tract infection. At bedside, you find her to be confused and aggressive. She is on constant oxygen at 3 lpm for COPD. During transport, she repeatedly spits and tries to strike you. You would respond by:

• A) applying a nonrebreather face mask with 3 lpm of oxygen.
• B) contacting advanced life support for administration of a sedative.
• C) tightening the straps so that she is tightly restrained to the stretcher.
• D) moving away from the patient so she cannot strike you.

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Spatial Differentiation

The process or state in which different geographic or physical spaces acquire distinct characteristics or functions within an organization or system.

Vertical Differentiation

An organizational structure distinction that refers to the hierarchical layering of management levels and responsibilities.

Lateral Differentiation

Lateral Differentiation refers to the division of tasks and responsibilities among different departments or units within an organization, emphasizing specialization and division of labor.

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