The Nurse Delegates the Task of Ambulating a Patient to the Assistive

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse delegates the task of ambulating a patient to the assistive personnel.The nurse ascertains that the assistive personnel understands how to intervene when the patient complains of dizziness when the assistive personnel verbalizes which of the following?

• A) "I call for help."
• B) "I gently lower the patient to the floor."
• C) "I support the patient and walk quickly back to the room."
• D) "I lean the patient against the wall and wait until the episode passes."

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Definitions:

Implicit Memory

A form of memory that allows us to carry out activities without consciously recalling past encounters.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, primarily responsible for coordinating and regulating muscular activity.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation and spatial navigation.