The nurse has reviewed the nurses' notes, provider's note, and vital signs at 0400.

Exhibits

For each potential provider prescription, click to specify if the prescription is expected or unexpected for the client.

Administer acyclovir.

Administer lorazepam.

Initiate 1:1 supervision.

Administer 0.9% sodium chloride 125 mL/hr by continuous IV infusion.

Answer and Explanation

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Potential Provider Prescription	Expected or Unexpected?	Explanation
Administer acyclovir.	Unexpected	Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat infections like herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The client’s confusion, agitation, and hallucinations do not suggest a viral infection as the primary cause.
Administer lorazepam.	Expected	Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine that can be used for acute agitation, anxiety, or delirium-related distress. Since the client is agitated and confused, lorazepam is an appropriate intervention.
Initiate 1:1 supervision.	Expected	The client is confused, agitated, and hallucinating, which increases the risk of self-harm, wandering, or injury. 1:1 supervision ensures safety.
Administer 0.9% sodium chloride 125 mL/hr by continuous IV infusion.	Expected	The client has dry mucous membranes, suggesting possible dehydration, which can contribute to confusion and agitation. IV fluids help restore hydration.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Discouraging visitation from the client’s family could increase feelings of isolation and confusion, which could exacerbate delirium.

Choice B rationale:

A high-stimulation environment could overstimulate the client and worsen delirium.

Choice C rationale:

Limiting the client’s need to make decisions can reduce stress and confusion, which can help manage delirium.

Choice D rationale:

Keeping the client’s room dark at night could disrupt the client’s sleep-wake cycle and potentially worsen delirium.

A. "I'm using a syringe to obtain your blood, not a snake.”. B. "Your provider requires this blood specimen.”. C. "You must be mistaken. D. Snakes cannot be in the clinic.”.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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The nurse has reviewed the nurses' notes, provider's note, and vital signs at 0400. Exhibits For each potential provider prescription, click to specify if the prescription is expected or unexpected for the client.

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A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has acute delirium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? .

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting a blood specimen from a client. The client is hallucinating and states, "That looks like a snake, and I won't let it take all of my blood.”. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?.

Correct Answer is D

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The nurse has reviewed the nurses' notes, provider's note, and vital signs at 0400.

Exhibits

For each potential provider prescription, click to specify if the prescription is expected or unexpected for the client.