NCLEX NEURO 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (QUESTIONS FROM DIFFERENT EXAM VERSIONS ) The nurse caring for an older adult client understands that which of the following can increase disorientation in this client? *Select all that apply.* - ANSWER-*1. Sedatives* *2. Anesthesia* *3. Analgesics* 4. Ambulation 5. Frequent visitors *6. Physical restraints* *rationale* Using sedatives, anesthesia, analgesics, physical restraints, and tranquilizers can increase disorientation in the older adult client. Ambulation and frequent visitors can assist in orientation of the client due to the stimulation these activities provide.. A nurse is assisting with caring for a client after a craniotomy. The nurse plans to position the client in a: - ANSWER-1. Prone position 2. Supine position *3. Semi-Fowler's position* 4. Dorsal recumbent position *rationale* After a craniotomy, the head of the bed is elevated 30 to 45 degrees (semi-Fowler's to Fowler's position), and the client's head is maintained in a midline, neutral position to facilitate venous drainage. Options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect positions.A nurse is turning a postoperative client who had extensive back surgery yesterday. What turning intervention or position would be best for repositioning this client? - ANSWER-*1. Logrolling* 2. Semi-Fowler's 3. Sims' (semi-prone) 4. 30-degree