DavisEdge Psych quiz - Neurocognitive Disorders

What is the pathophysiology behind restlessness and sleep impairment in clients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD)? - Alterations in neurotransmitter levels A client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) tells the nurse, "I often forget things that happened just a moment ago. Thank God it is not affecting my work." Which stage of AD does the nurse suspect in the client? - Stage 2 A client has neurocognitive disorder (NCD). The client's wife asks the nurse, "My husband is a chronic smoker. Can I give him cigarettes and a lighter?" How should the nurse respond to the client's partner? - "I will keep the cigarettes at my work station and will dispense them to the client when appropriate." A client has undergone computerized tomography (CT) examination and has been diagnosed with Pick's disease. Which parts of the brain are affected in the client? Select all that apply.