Mrs. Cross, 65, is a patient in an acute care hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. The nurse tells you Mrs. Cross has a history of schizophrenia. You are assigned to provide a.m. care for Mrs. Cross. 1 How would you provide good oral hygiene if Mrs. Cross refused to cooperate because she was sure the staff was trying to poison her? What could you try that might be helpful? 2. What would you do if Mrs. Cross curled up in a tight ball and refused to talk or cooperate during a.m. care? What could you do to maintain her hygiene? 3. How would you feel about caring for a person with abnormal behaviour? Why?

Mrs. Cross, 65, is a patient in an acute care hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. The nurse tells you Mrs. Cross has a history of schizophrenia. You are assigned to provide a.m. care for Mrs. Cross. 1 How would you provide good oral hygiene if Mrs. Cross refused to cooperate because she was sure the staff was trying to poison her? What could you try that might be helpful? 2. What would you do if Mrs. Cross curled up in a tight ball and refused to talk or cooperate during a.m. care? What could you do to maintain her hygiene? 3. How would you feel about caring for a person with abnormal behaviour? Why?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter22: The Patient History And Documentation

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