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A nurse is caring for a patient who has dementia due to Alzheimer's disease and was admitted to a long-term care facility following the death of her partner of 40 years. The patient states, "I want to go home; my husband is waiting for me to cook dinner." Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

"This is where you live now."

"This is a safer place for you to live."

"Your family said there is no one to care for you at home."

"Tell me what you like to cook for dinner."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Stating "this is where you live now" may cause frustration.

B. Telling the patient it is safer does not acknowledge their emotions.

C. Mentioning family decisions may increase anxiety.

D. This approach validates the patient’s feelings and redirects the conversation without causing distress.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Correct. A platelet count <20,000/μL increases bleeding risk. Checking for occult blood helps detect hidden gastrointestinal bleeding.

B. Incorrect. Hydration is important but does not directly address thrombocytopenia management.

C. Incorrect. While oral hygiene is important, frequent brushing could cause bleeding with low platelets.

D. Incorrect. Monitoring temperature is important for infection risk but does not address bleeding concerns.

A. High fever B. Constipation C. Bradycardia D. Pain

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. High fever. – Incorrect. Fever can occur with infection but is not a hallmark sign of sickle cell crisis.

B. Constipation. – Incorrect. Constipation is not a defining symptom of sickle cell crisis.

C. Bradycardia. – Incorrect. Tachycardia, not bradycardia, is common due to pain and hypoxia.

D. Pain. – Correct Answer. Severe pain is the most common symptom of sickle cell crisis due to vaso-occlusion and ischemia.

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