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A nurse is planning for the admission of a patient with anxiety. What nursing action is considered most important? A) Consider ways to make the patient feel valued. B) Choose a roommate for the pat... ient and encourage a friendship. C) Order balanced meals for the patient D) Prepare a care plan minimizing stimuli to the patient. ** Evaluate 2. Which of the following patient behaviors should be suspected as being related to alcohol withdrawal: A) Hyper alert, jerky movements, startled easily B) Tachycardia, diaphoresis, high blood pressure ** C) Electrolyte imbalance D) Paranoia, fever, fluctuation of consciousness Examine 3. While mentoring a new nurse which action would be a cause for intervention and education: A) Considering methods to decrease suicide risk for a suicidal patient B) Referring a homeless patient to a shelter C) Requesting a patient to justify her behaviors ** D) Ensuring a safe environment for a dementia patient Analyze 4. Which nursing behavior Is consistent with therapeutic milieu? A) Offering your opinion in order to show support B) Summarize the patient’s comments in your own words or paraphrase ** C) Interrupting moments of silence to avoid awkward behavior D) Tell the patient he did well if you approve of his actions that day [Show More]

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