A Nurse Would Attempt to Reduce Nighttime Agitation for a Patient

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse would attempt to reduce nighttime agitation for a patient with either delirium or dementia by:

• A) giving warm milk as a snack at bedtime.
• B) keeping a soft light on in the patient's room.
• C) placing a large-faced lighted alarm clock opposite the bed.
• D) hanging family pictures near enough to the bed to be easily seen.

Grasp the fundamental aim of factor analysis in identifying underlying psychological constructs.

Acknowledge the role of reliability estimates, including coefficient alpha, in assessing scale consistency.

Understand the importance of pilot testing in identifying and resolving issues with scale items.

Learn the critical considerations for using scales across different cultural contexts and the potential need for adjustments.

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