A Patient with Dementia Is Confused, Unable to Provide Self-Care

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient with dementia is confused, unable to provide self-care, and drinks only a few sips at a time. It is the responsibility of the nurse to ensure that the patient receives adequate amounts of fluid to prevent dehydration. The nurse should

• A) Offer the patient a drink every hour.
• B) Offer the patient a drink of water or other beverage every 4 hours.
• C) Provide the patient with a drink of water or other beverage every 15 minutes.
• D) Insist that a family member stay with the patient and give fluids frequently.

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Definitions:

Accounts

Financial records of an organization that represent transactions and their effects on its assets, liabilities, and equity.

Chart of Accounts

A structured list of all the accounts in a company’s general ledger, which records all financial transactions.

Journal Entry

A record in the books of accounts that represents a transaction and its effect on various accounts.

Posting References

Identifiers used in accounting to link journal entries to the corresponding ledger accounts for audit trails and record-keeping accuracy.