(CLO 11)Your patient has had a change in her affect. She is…

(CLO 11)Your patient has had a change in her affect. She is not always appropriate when around people. She has also begun to display signs of paranoia when in the presence of other patients in the PT gym. Typically, these behaviors warrant what type of action?

(CLO 11)You’re treating a patient on the telemetry floor of…

(CLO 11)You’re treating a patient on the telemetry floor of an acute care hospital who was admitted 2 days ago with cardiac symptoms. The patient is an elderly individual who is very eager to learn to use the rolling walker so she “can get out of this crazy place and go home where things are normal”. Today she is particularly anxious to get out of bed. As you enter the room, you notice the cardiac monitor indicates that her HR is 120 bpm while at rest in a recumbent position. What is the best course of action concerning this patient today?