A patient admitted for delirium demonstrates increased disorientation and agitation only during the evening and nighttime. What is the term applied to this type of delirium?

For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading the singing in the activity room. Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of which psychiatric disorder?

What should the entire health team focus on during the rehabilitation phase?

A patient, age 27, sustained thermal burns to 18% of her body surface area. After the first 72 hours, the nurse will have to observe for which most common cause of burn-related deaths?

The patient is concerned about confidentiality and asks the nurse not to tell anyone what is said. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse recommends a breathing technique to help a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to empty the lungs of used air and to promote inhalation of adequate oxygen. What is this method of breathing called?

What severe side effect will occur if an alcoholic patient consumes alcohol while taking disulfiram (Antabuse)?

How often does a 76-year-old need a screening for preventive health?

The LPN/LVN is caring for an older adult who was admitted to the long-term care facility 2 months previously. Three weeks ago his son was killed in a car accident. The patient I been staying in his room and not attending meals or activities. What would be the highest priority patient problem for this patient?

A 14-year-old survivor of a school shooting screams and dives under a table when firecrackers go off. What does this behavior represent?

Several residents in a long term care facility have been diagnosed with herpes zoster. Which resident will require the closest observation for development of complications?