Multiple Choice
The patient is an elderly man who was brought to the hospital from an assisted-living community with complaints of anorexia and general malaise.The nurse at the assisted-living community reported that the patient was very ritualistic in his behavior and fastidious in his dress and always took a shower in the evening before bed.The patient became very angry and upset when the patient care technician asked him to take his bath in the morning.What does this behavior tell the nurse?
A) The patient is exhibiting anxiety because of a change in his rituals.
B) The patient is suffering from sensory overstimulation.
C) The patient is basically an angry person.
D) The patient has to follow hospital protocol.
Correct Answer:
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Q18: The patient tells the nurse that his
Q19: The nurse is attempting to teach the
Q20: Anxiety that is the source of inattention,decreased
Q21: The nurse is explaining a procedure to
Q23: The patient states,"I don't know what my
Q24: The patient is an elderly male who
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Q27: The patient is admitted to the hospital