Which assessment data suggests a person who appears to have dementia instead has depression and pseudodementia?
a. Demonstrates impaired judgment
b. Demonstrates impaired concentration
c. Has a history of significant losses or crises
d. Cognitive changes preceded mood changes
C
Persons with depression often have a history of losses or other experiences which have predisposed them to depression. In depression-induced pseudodementia, mood changes precede cognitive changes, and judgment is usually not significantly impaired. Concentration is affected in both dementia and depression.
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A) as well as sitting and standing. B) and sitting. C) and with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees. D) and with the head of the bed elevated 60 degrees.
During an assessment an older male patient states that he has not been happy in life because he does not deserve to be loved. The nurse realizes that this patient believes love has been withheld because of which criteria? (Select all that apply.)
A) Productivity B) Social position C) Education level D) Physical condition E) Material possessions
The chief nursing officer has to write a strategic plan. The most difficult stage in the strategic planning process is:
a. Assessment of the external and internal environment. b. Review of mission statement, goals, and objectives. c. Identification of strategies. d. Implementation of strategies.
A woman has an ultrasound that dates her pregnancy at seven weeks' gestation. The woman asks the baby's gender. Which nursing response is indicated?
1. "The genitalia do not develop until after week 10." 2. "We don't disclose that information until after the first trimester." 3. "We will have to wait until your next ultrasound at 12 weeks to be able to tell if your baby is a boy or a girl." 4. "We will call you with the information after the ultrasound has been read by the radiologist."