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An older adult client in a residential care facility has a baseline of early-stage dementia but consistently dresses independently after the practical nurse (PN) lays out their clothing in the correct sequence. This morning, the PN observes the client attempting to put their trousers on their arms, speaking in disorganized sentences, and appearing flushed and diaphoretic. Which action should the PN take first?

  1. Suspend the self-care activity, remain with the client, and promptly obtain a complete set of vital signs.Cevap
  2. B
    Take over the dressing task completely to minimize client frustration and ensure the morning routine is maintained.
  3. C
    Conduct a comprehensive neurological assessment to identify the physiological etiology of the sudden cognitive decline.
  4. D
    Logically explain that the trousers are for the legs and gently encourage the client to try the task again.

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Suspend the self-care activity, remain with the client, and promptly obtain a complete set of vital signs.
The client is exhibiting signs of acute delirium (sudden confusion, disorganized speech, diaphoresis), which represents an acute physiological deterioration rather than expected chronic cognitive decline. The priority is to ensure safety, halt the self-care task, and collect baseline data (vital signs) to report to the registered nurse or provider for further evaluation.

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1
Compare the client's current presentation to their established baseline.
The client usually dresses independently but is currently exhibiting sudden confusion, inappropriate use of objects, and physical symptoms (diaphoresis).
Differentiating between expected chronic limitations (dementia) and acute deterioration (delirium) is essential for safe care.
2
Prioritize the client's needs based on the assessment data.
The acute physiological change takes immediate precedence over promoting independence in activities of daily living.
Acute delirium is often a sign of a life-threatening underlying issue, such as infection or hypoxia, requiring immediate medical attention.
3
Determine the safest, within-scope intervention.
The PN stops the dressing task, ensures the client is safe, and collects objective data (vital signs) to report to the registered nurse.
Data collection is within the PN scope, while diagnosing or performing comprehensive neurological exams is not.

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Discriminating between expected chronic cognitive limitations and acute physiological deterioration during self-care activities.
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