The nurse is caring for a patient with dementia due to Alzheimer disease. In which way should the nurse explain the etiology of this disease?
1. A presence of eosinophilic inclusion bodies in the cortex and brain stem results in impaired cognitive function.
2. An infectious form of a normally harmless type of protein, called a prion, interferes with neuronal health, leading to dementia.
3. Multiple vascular lesions occur in the cerebral cortex and subcortical structures, resulting from the decreased blood supply to the brain, and lead to a decline in cognitive function.
4. A buildup of beta amyloid plaques and tangled strands of tau protein interferes with neuronal health, communication, and transport functions, leading to dementia.
4. A buildup of beta amyloid plaques and tangled strands of tau protein interferes with neuronal health, communication, and transport functions, leading to dementia.
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1. Flat affect and anhedonia 2. Persistent anorexia and 10 lb weight loss in 3 weeks 3. Flashbacks of killing the enemy 4. Distant and guarded in relationships
An adolescent client with fetal alcohol syndrome was arrested for assaulting another teenager because the other teenager distracted him and the client missed his bus. The nurse realizes the client's outburst was most likely due to:
1. Fetal alcohol syndrome. 2. Fetal alcohol syndrome and environmental stressor. 3. Dislike of the other teenager. 4. Anger over being distracted.
For patients with acute or chronic renal failure, the doctor might order a low ________ diet
A) cholesterol B) fat C) residue D) sodium
A nurse is providing range of motion to the shoulder and must perform external rotation. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Moves patient's arm in a full circle b. Moves patient's arm cross the body as far as possible c. Moves patient's arm behind body, keeping elbow straight d. Moves patient's arm until thumb is upward and lateral to head with elbow flexed