In caring for a confused elderly man, you should remember to:
a. keep the bedrails up except when you are at the bedside
b. close the door to the room so that he does not disturb other patients
c. keep the room dark and quiet at all times to keep the patient from becoming upset
d. remind him each morning to shower and shave independently
Answer a.
Make sure to follow agency policy.
a. keep the bedrails up except when you are at the bedside
b. close the door to the room so that he does not disturb other patients
c. keep the room dark and quiet at all times to keep the patient from becoming upset
d. remind him each morning to shower and shave independently
Answer a.
Make sure to follow agency policy.
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Basics of Nursing