A patient with primary tuberculosis is on Airborne Precautions, and he spends much of the day sleeping and is confused and awake at night. An appropriate nursing intervention for this patient is to:
A) provide diversionary activities or visitors during the day to decrease his sense of isolation and sensory deprivation.
B) arrange for the patient to be transported to the lounge while wearing a surgical mask to provide more stimulation.
C) consult with the physician for an order for an antidepressant and sleeping medication to treat the depression.
D) encourage staff to "visit" with him from the doorway so that they do not have to wear a mask and they can increase his wakeful times during the day.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: The nurse cautions that a person in
Q2: A family member has been instructed in
Q4: The most effective part of infection control
Q6: A patient who has active primary tuberculosis
Q7: The nurse clarifies that the difference between
Q9: The nurse collecting a sputum specimen for
Q10: When caring for a patient on Droplet
Q15: A patient on Airborne Precautions says to
Q18: A patient has a nursing diagnosis of
Q19: The nurse recognizes a break in aseptic
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents