NCLEX-PN Practice Q 41

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An elderly client who experiences nighttime confusion wanders from his room into the room of another client. The nurse can best help decrease the client’s confusion by:

  

     A. Assigning a nursing assistant to sit with him until he falls asleep

     B. Allowing the client to room with another elderly client

     C. Administering a bedtime sedative

     D. Leaving a nightlight on during the evening and night shifts

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Leaving a nightlight on during the evening and night shifts

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Option D: Leaving a nightlight on during the evening and night shifts help the client remain oriented to the environment and fosters independence.

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Options A and B: Assigning a nursing assistant to sit with him and allowing the client to room with another client will not decrease the client’s confusion.

Option C: Administering a bedtime sedative will increase the likelihood of confusion in an elderly client.

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