Distinguishing delirium from dementia can be problematic since they may co-exist. The primary consideration in the differential is
A. Performance on the Mini Mental Status Exam
B. The Confusion Assessment is negative
C. Rapid change and fluctuating course of cognitive function
D. The presence of behavioral symptoms with cognitive impairment
C
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The nurse is teaching a patient who is scheduled to undergo surgery to manage glaucoma. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the nurse's teaching about the procedure?
a. "The surgery will increase outflow of aqueous humor." b. "The surgery will reduce amount of vi-treous humor." c. "The surgery will widen my pupils." d. "The surgery will reduce pain."
A patient is being assessed for possible anorexia nervosa. Which behaviors are supportive of such a diagnosis? Select all that apply
a. Eats only red apples and green grapes b. Exercises 3 times a day every day c. Has lost 25 pounds but wears only pre-loss clothing d. Becomes extremely agitated whenever expected to eat e. Reports fantasies about being able to eat without gaining weight
During genetic testing, one parent is found to have a chromosomal abnormality without any physical or mental disability; however, the offspring inherit physical and/or mental disability
During patient education, the nurse explains that the type of individual who can have a chromosomal abnormality without any disability but can cause his offspring to receive chromosomal alterations and disability is the parent with: 1. Mosaicism. 2. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal deletions. 3. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal inversions. 4. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal balanced translocations.