A clinic nurse is scheduled to assess multiple geriatric clients today. The nurse knows that some disease processes result in dementia

Which disease processes, noted by the nurse during the clients' assessments, commonly result in dementia? Select all that apply.
A) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
B) Parkinson disease
C) Diabetes
D) Pick disease


A, B, D

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A community health nurse is seeking seed money to set up a health promotion program for pregnant adolescents. The nurse would seek which type of grant?

A) Planning B) Start-up C) Management D) Facility

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The nurse assessing a postoperative patient discovers that the pulse is rapid, blood pressure has decreased, urinary output has decreased, and the dressing is dry. What can the nurse determine is indicated by these findings?

a. Pain shock b. Dehydration c. Internal hemorrhage d. Acute infection

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Charge minus cost = ____

a. Cash flow b. Expense incurred c. Profit d. Total reimbursement

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A client says to the nurse, "My doctor says he thinks I'm ready to taper off my pain medication, but the new painkiller he prescribed doesn't relieve my pain the way the other pill did. I get pain when I try to do things." Which nursing response would be most supportive to the client?

A. "Your health care providerhealth care provider feels that your body is physically ready to make the change in medication." B. "I think you need to listen to your health care provider health care providerwhen it comes to taking such strong medication." C. "Well, your health care provider is concerned that you will become physically dependent on the first painkiller." D. "Perhaps if I medicate you about a half-hour before you plan to start your daily activities, the medicine will be more effective."

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