An Elderly Male Develops Bradycardia and Has a Pacemaker Surgically

question 11

Multiple Choice

An elderly male develops bradycardia and has a pacemaker surgically implanted.Although he was lucid preoperatively and has no history of dementia,at 10:00 PM on the night of his surgery,he becomes disoriented to place and time and insists on going home.When placed in soft restraints,he becomes hostile and is later caught trying to burn his way out of the restraints with a cigarette lighter.Which nursing response is most likely to be therapeutic?

• A) Dim the lights in the room so the patient will more likely be able to sleep.
• B) Maintain the restraints and have a sitter stay with the patient at night.
• C) To monitor his mental status,ask the patient each hour if he knows where he is.
• D) Remove the restraints and have a family member stay with him instead.

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Definitions:

Protected Actions

Activities that employees are entitled to participate in without fear of retribution, often associated with labor rights like striking or protesting.

Wagner Act

Also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, a foundational U.S. law that established the rights of employees to form unions and engage in collective bargaining.

Working Conditions

The environment in which an individual works, including aspects like safety, hours, physical conditions, and legal rights, which affect the worker's well-being.

Wagner Act

A foundational piece of labor law in the United States, officially known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, which established the rights of employees to organize, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action including striking.