An 80-year-old patient is placed in isolation when infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus . The patient was alert and oriented on admission, but is now having visual hallucinations and can follow only simple directions. The medical-surgical nurse recognizes that the changes in the patients mental status are related to:

VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT

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An 80-year-old patient is placed in isolation when infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus . The patient was alert and oriented on admission, but is now having visual hallucinations and can follow only simple directions. The medical-surgical nurse recognizes that the changes in the patient’s mental status are related to:

A	A fluid and electrolyte imbalance
B	A stimulating environment
C	Sensory Deprivation
D	Sundowning

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -When examining a patient who is paralyzed below the T4 level, the medical-surgical nurse expects to find: flaccidity of the upper extremities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Quality improvement is focused on making processes better. The first step is finding your practice’s key problems. You then need to identify and prioritize potential change projects.

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MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT