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A nurse is caring for a B.
group of older adult
clients. Which of the
following manifestations (Delirium is characterized by a change in cognition
indicates one of the that occurs over a short period of time. It results from
clients is experiencing a secondary physiological condition (e.g., infection,
delirium? surgery, prolonged hospitalization, hypoxia, fever,
A. A client wants to know medications) and is a transient disorder. Although
the current time while delirium can occur with any age, it is more common in
there is a clock on the older adults. It frequently progresses in the evening
wall. hours and is sometimes called "sundown syndrome."
B. A client attempts to Delirium is characterized by alterations in memory,
climb out of bed and agitation, restlessness, illusions, or hallucinations. A
repeatedly states she must client who becomes acutely confused and agitated
get home. may be showing manifestations of delirium.)
C. A client requests extra
blankets when the
thermostat in the room
indicates 25.6 Degrees C
(78 F).
D. A client refuses to get
out of bed and has no
motivation to attend to
daily hygiene.
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A community health nurse D.
is providing teaching to
the family of a client who
has primary dementia. (Dementia usually appears first as forgetfulness. Other
Which of the following manifestations may be apparent only upon neurologic
manifestations should the examination or cognitive testing. Loss of functioning
nurse tell the family to progresses slowly from impaired language skills and
expect? difficulty with ordinary daily activities to severe
A. Decreased auditory memory loss and complete disorientation with
and visual acuity. withdrawal from social interaction.)
B. Decreased display of
emotion.
C. Personality traits that
are opposite of original
traits.
D. Forgetfulness gradually
progressing to
disorientation.
A nurse is caring for a A, C, E.
client who has dementia.
When performing a
Mental Status Examination (Evaluating the client's ability to perform calculations
(MSE) the nurse should is an included component of an MSE. Determining the
include which of the client's level of consciousness is not a component of
following data? (Select all an MSE. Identifying the client's ability to recall a list of
that apply.) objects or words is an included component of an
A. Ability to perform MSE. Evaluating long-term memory is not a
calculations component of an MSE. Determining the client's level
B. Level of consciousness of orientation is an included component of an MSE.)
C. Recall ability
D. Long-term memory
E. Level of orientation
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A nurse is caring for a C.
client who has dementia
due to Alzheimer's disease
and was admitted to a (Alzheimer's disease is a progressive cognitive
long-term care facility disorder. Dementia due to Alzheimer's disease means
following the death of her that the client is experiencing the later stages of the
partner of 40 years. The illness with moderately severe to severe cognitive
client states, " I want to go decline. By asking the client to talk about what she
home; my husband is likes to cook for dinner, the nurse is demonstrating
waiting for me to cook validation therapy by asking the client to talk about
dinner. "Which of the the areas that concerned her. The nurse could
following responses by continue the conversation by discussing how much
the nurse is appropriate? the client misses her home and partner. Validation
A. " this is where you live therapy helps clients who have cognitive disorders
now." discuss their feelings about past events and people.)
B. " this is a safer place for
you to live."
C. "Tell me what you like
to cook for dinner."
D. "Your family said there
is no one to care for you
at home."
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A nurse is caring for a B.
group of older adult
clients. Which of the
following manifestations (Delirium is characterized by a change in cognition
indicates one of the that occurs over a short period of time. It results from
clients is experiencing a secondary physiological condition (e.g., infection,
delirium? surgery, prolonged hospitalization, hypoxia, fever,
A. A client wants to know medications) and is a transient disorder. Although
the current time while delirium can occur with any age, it is more common in
there is a clock on the older adults. It frequently progresses in the evening
wall. hours and is sometimes called "sundown syndrome."
B. A client attempts to Delirium is characterized by alterations in memory,
climb out of bed and agitation, restlessness, illusions, or hallucinations. A
repeatedly states she must client who becomes acutely confused and agitated
get home. may be showing manifestations of delirium.)
C. A client requests extra
blankets when the
thermostat in the room
indicates 25.6 Degrees C
(78 F).
D. A client refuses to get
out of bed and has no
motivation to attend to
daily hygiene.
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A community health nurse D.
is providing teaching to
the family of a client who
has primary dementia. (Dementia usually appears first as forgetfulness. Other
Which of the following manifestations may be apparent only upon neurologic
manifestations should the examination or cognitive testing. Loss of functioning
nurse tell the family to progresses slowly from impaired language skills and
expect? difficulty with ordinary daily activities to severe
A. Decreased auditory memory loss and complete disorientation with
and visual acuity. withdrawal from social interaction.)
B. Decreased display of
emotion.
C. Personality traits that
are opposite of original
traits.
D. Forgetfulness gradually
progressing to
disorientation.
A nurse is caring for a A, C, E.
client who has dementia.
When performing a
Mental Status Examination (Evaluating the client's ability to perform calculations
(MSE) the nurse should is an included component of an MSE. Determining the
include which of the client's level of consciousness is not a component of
following data? (Select all an MSE. Identifying the client's ability to recall a list of
that apply.) objects or words is an included component of an
A. Ability to perform MSE. Evaluating long-term memory is not a
calculations component of an MSE. Determining the client's level
B. Level of consciousness of orientation is an included component of an MSE.)
C. Recall ability
D. Long-term memory
E. Level of orientation
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A nurse is caring for a C.
client who has dementia
due to Alzheimer's disease
and was admitted to a (Alzheimer's disease is a progressive cognitive
long-term care facility disorder. Dementia due to Alzheimer's disease means
following the death of her that the client is experiencing the later stages of the
partner of 40 years. The illness with moderately severe to severe cognitive
client states, " I want to go decline. By asking the client to talk about what she
home; my husband is likes to cook for dinner, the nurse is demonstrating
waiting for me to cook validation therapy by asking the client to talk about
dinner. "Which of the the areas that concerned her. The nurse could
following responses by continue the conversation by discussing how much
the nurse is appropriate? the client misses her home and partner. Validation
A. " this is where you live therapy helps clients who have cognitive disorders
now." discuss their feelings about past events and people.)
B. " this is a safer place for
you to live."
C. "Tell me what you like
to cook for dinner."
D. "Your family said there
is no one to care for you
at home."
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