A son brings his mother to the clinic for an evaluation. The son's mother has moderate Alzheimer disease without delirium. A priority assessment for the nurse to make at this time is the existence of:
A) Hearing deficits.
B) Mania.
C) Strange verbalizations.
D) Catastrophic reactions.
D
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1. yield energy. 2. aid in metabolism. 3. regulate fluid and electrolytes. 4. do all of the above.
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A. Cervical, thoracic, and scaphoid B. Scapular, clavicular, and lumbar C. Thoracic, lumbar, and coccygeal D. Cervical, lumbar, and iliac
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A) Senior citizen meal programs B) Fresh fruit coupon exchange C) Food-first weight-loss program D) Milk-based supplements E) Ice cream and sugar supplement