The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with dementia. Which assessment finding supports this diagnosis?
a. Progressive course
b. Rapid mood swings
c. Impaired concentration
d. Early onset hallucinations
a. Progressive course
Patients diagnosed with dementia typically experience progressive deterioration in cognitive functioning. Rapid mood swings, impaired concentration, and early onset hallucinations occur more often with delirium.
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For which of the infectious diseases can a woman be immunized?
a. Toxoplasmosis b. Rubella c. Cytomegalovirus d. Herpesvirus type II
In the discharge teaching plan of a client with chronic myocarditis, the nurse would include the suggestion that
a. family members should be screened for upper respiratory tract infection. b. family members should learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). c. stairs in the home should be replaced with ramps. d. the client should not operate a motor vehicle.
A client has an eye prosthesis and needs to have it inserted into the eye socket. Place the following steps of how to insert an eye prosthesis in the correct order. (Select in order of priority.)
a. Wash your hands. b. Explain the procedure to the client. c. Remove the prosthesis from its container and rinse it with tepid water. d. Cover the work area with a cloth or towel. e. Don gloves. f. Place the prosthesis between the thumb and forefinger of your dominant hand with the notched end of the prosthesis closest to the client's nose. g. Insert the prosthesis with the top edge slipping under the upper lid. h. Lift the client's upper lid using your nondominant hand. i. Retract the lower lid slightly until the bottom edge of the prosthesis slips behind it. j. Release your hand slowly. k. Gently release the upper eyelid.
A 10-year-old boy has been seen frequently at the school clinic for somatic complaints, such as stomachache and fatigue. The mother reports that recently he has begun bedwetting. The nurse suspects that this child:
a. Does not like school b. Has not been getting adequate rest c. Is a victim of bullying d. Is exhibiting signs of a learning disability