The nurse suspects that a patient described as having "a sudden case of Alzheimer disease" may have general amnesia. Which characteristics make the nurse suspect general amnesia? (Select all that apply.)
1. The patient cannot remember any personal information.
2. The patient has been wandering away from home.
3. The patient describes a "detachment" from her mind.
4. The patient feelings of "disconnection" with her home.
5. The patient has developed an alternate personality.
1. The patient cannot remember any personal information.
2. The patient has been wandering away from home.
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a. chancre. b. condyloma acuminatum. c. condyloma lata. d. herpes simplex.
A patient who had a total laryngectomy has a nursing diagnosis of hopelessness related to loss of control of personal care. Which information obtained by the nurse is the best indicator that this identified problem is resolving?
a. The patient lets the spouse provide tracheostomy care. b. The patient allows the nurse to suction the tracheostomy. c. The patient asks how to clean the tracheostomy stoma and tube. d. The patient uses a communication board to request "No Visitors."
The nurse is performing a health history on a patient who has multiple sclerosis. The patient reports episodes of muscle spasticity and recurrence of muscle weakness and diplopia. The nurse will expect this patient to be taking which medication?
a. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) b. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) c. Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) d. Interferon-B (IFN-B)