The nurse is talking with a woman who is worried that her mother has Alzheimer's disease. The nurse knows that the first sign of dementia
a. is disorientation to person, place, or time.
b. memory loss that is more than ordinary forgetfulness.
c. inability to perform self-care tasks without assistance.
d. variable with different people.
Answer: b. memory loss that is more than ordinary forgetfulness.
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a. Difficulty securing a stable population b. Lack of resources c. Unwilling participants d. Fear of deportation
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A) Hypoactive sexual desire disorder B) Sexual aversion disorder C) Dyspareunia D) Vaginismus
The nurse is admitting an 88-year-old woman to an extended care facility. Which findings should the nurse consider as normal age-related changes of the patient's musculoskeletal system? (Select all that apply.)
a. Limb weakness b. S-shaped curve to back. c. Loss of 2 inches in height d. Walks with small, shuffling steps. e. Mild pain experiencing in the hands during the morning hours