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Chapter 22: Delirium and Dementia Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The family of a patient with Alzheimer disease asks the nurse, “When will my mother quit being so confused?” On what inform

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Chapter 13: Inflammation, Infection, and Immunity MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The patient in early labor says to the nurse: “I will pass on protection from diseases and the baby will not ever need any shots.” The best response by the nurse should

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Chapter 15: Pain Management MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse applying heat to an injured hip of a patient is careful not to leave the heat on longer than: 1. 15 minutes. 2. 20 minutes. 3. 30 minutes. 4. 1 hour. ANS: 3 If a heating device is left on more

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Chapter 42: Fractures 1. A patient is 1 day postsurgery for a crushed pelvis. The CNA reports that the patient is complaining of being short of breath and demonstrating signs of confusion and restlessness. The nurse suspects from these signs alone th

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Chapter 43: Amputations 1. The nurse is aware that the patient who is to have his leg amputated is also to have a prosthesis fitted in the OR at the same time. The preoperative teaching plan will include the fact that there will be: 1. the need for e