A nurse is talking with the husband of a female client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. During the conversation, the husband tells the nurse that "she often begins to scream and curse for no apparent reason"
The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
A) Hypersexuality
B) Disinhibition
C) Hypervocalization
D) Apathy
C
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The nurse is caring for a client who repeatedly talks about the role of spirituality in curing depression. Which approach best demonstrates the nurse's acceptance of the client?
1. Listen to the client in a supportive manner. 2. Share opinions regarding the role of spirituality in daily life. 3. Encourage the client to consider other curative factors. 4. Ignore the client's focus on spirituality.
A client has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching regarding nutrition therapy?
a. "I should be sure to eat moderate to high amounts of fiber." b. "Saturated fats should make up no more than 7% of my total calorie intake." c. "I should try to keep my diet free from carbohydrates." d. "My intake of plain water each day is not restricted."
The nurse is reviewing the results of serum laboratory tests conducted on a client. Which of the following results should be reported?
1. Calcium 8.5 mg/dL 2. Potassium 6.1 mEq/L 3. Serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dL 4. Sodium 144 mEq/L
When assessing a client with dementia, the nurse identifies that the client is experiencing hallucinations. Based on the nurse's understanding of this disorder, which type of hallucination would the nurse expect as most common?
A) Auditory B) Visual C) Gustatory D) Olfactory