An older adult newly diagnosed with depression says, "Yesterday was such a busy day and with everything I had to remember I couldn't recall where I had parked my car
Am I getting Alzheimer disease?" An appropriate response from the nurse would be: a. "Would you like me to have your health care provider discuss your concerns with you?"
b. "I do this all the time myself. It will get better after you've taken your antidepressant medication for a while.".
c. "When people are very busy or depressed, it's not unusual for them to be forgetful. Nevertheless, let's talk about your concerns.".
d. "It sounds as if you may have some memory deficit for recent events. When did you first begin to notice your problem with forgetfulness?"
C
People who are busy and people who have depression can experience short-term memory loss since both states are more likely to result in a shorter attention span and lack of mental focus.
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Select all that apply. A) Soft, flesh-colored papule located on the neck and "armpit." B) Wart-like, tan-brown lesion that is sharply outlined and a few centimeters in diameter. C) Several dry, brown, scaly lesions that are approximately 1 cm in diameter, and a few of the lesions are showing some ulceration. D) Tan to brown lesions commonly called "liver spots" are located on the forearm and hands. E) Red-colored mark close to the skin surface located on the face.
To assess the Babinski's reflex of a 12-month-old infant, you stroke the plantar surface of the foot with the tip of your thumbnail from the lateral heel upward. A normal response is
a. all toes curling down. b. toes curling down and dorsiflexion of the great toe. c. toes fanning outward with dorsiflexion of the great toe. d. toes fanning outward with plantar flexion of the great toe.
An 8-year-old girl is stung by bees several times on the school playground, and the school nurse brings the child to the emergency department. The child is experiencing respiratory difficulties and may require endotracheal intubation
Who can obtain informed consent for this invasive procedure? a. the client b. the school nurse c. only direct consent from a parent or legal guardian d. Informed consent is not needed in emergency situations.
Which medications increase the outflow of aqueous humor?(Select all that apply.)
1. Miotics 2. Sympathomimetics 3. Prostaglandins 4. Beta blockers 5. Calcium channel blockers