An adolescent is diagnosed with dementia. The patient's age would cause a nurse to suspect an underlying condition associated with a history of:
a. traumatic brain injury (TBI).
b. neurosyphilis.
c. Pick disease.
d. hypothyroidism.
A
In the adolescent population, dementia is most likely to be associated with juvenile-type Huntington disease, Wilson disease, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, AIDS, substance abuse (especially inhalants), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The other listed disorders are more likely to affect the elderly.
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A) True B) False
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A) Report the condition to the physician immediately. B) Measure abdominal girth according to a set routine. C) Provide the client with nonprescription laxatives. D) Ask the client about food intake.
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