A nurse is caring for an elderly client who is to undergo a brief mental status
examination as part of psychometric testing. What function is lost in the initial stages of
Alzheimer's disease (AD)?
A) Memory of childhood events
B) Ability to concentrate
C) Ability to complete simple tasks
D) Ability to remember everyday words
B
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The nurse screening for AD recognizes the diagnostic criteria to include all but which of the following?
a. impaired short or long-term memory b. aphasia c. apraxia d. dysphagia
Therapeutic range for Apsparaginase/Elspar
a. 6,000 International Units/m² intramuscularly (IM) or intravenously (IV) three times a week. b. 10,000 International Units/m² intramuscularly (IM) or intravenously (IV) three times a week. c. 6,000 International Units/m² intramuscularly (IM) or intravenously (IV) five times a week d. 10,000 International Units/m² intramuscularly (IM) or intravenously (IV) five times a week. e. 2,000 International Units/m² intramuscularly (IM) or intravenously (IV) four times a week.
A patient with type II diabetes is admitted with complications and nephropathy. A nurse is providing patient education about losartan (Cozaar)
When the patient asks how the medication will help his nephropathy, the nurse should explain that "Losartan a. slows the progression of renal disease." b. enhances insulin production." c. increases blood pressure to better perfuse the kidneys." d. prevents further renal damage."
You are required to provide first aid to any injured or suddenly ill person you encounter.
-True -False