The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Confused

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is confused and wanders.Which alternative to a restraint can the nurse use for this client?

• A)Assign this client to the farthest room from the nurses' station.
• B)Place a rocking chair in the client's room.
• C)Pull up all of the side rails on the bed.
• D)Wedge pillows against the side rails on the bed.

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Definitions:

Arterial Puncture

A medical procedure involving the puncturing of an artery with a needle to obtain a blood sample or measure arterial blood gases.

Venipuncture

The process of inserting a needle into a vein, typically for the purpose of drawing blood or administering medications.

Gentle Inversion

A mild form of turning or flipping something upside down or in the opposite direction, often used in yoga or therapeutic practices.

Hemolysis

The rupture or destruction of red blood cells, which releases hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid.