10. A Good Samaritan brings an unidentified,
confused older woman who was found wan-
dering. The woman is dressed in clean clothes,
but is disoriented to self, place, and time. She
cannot give appropriate answers to simple
questions
. Which assessments can the nurse
perform to help the health care provider (HCP)
differentiate
dementia from delirium? Select
all that apply.
1.
Use pulse oximeter and count respirations.
2. Give simple directions and assess for
3.
response.
Check blood pressure and assess periph-
eral
pulses.
4. Use glucometer to check blood glucose.
5. Check temperature and assess for
dehydration.