The patient asks the nurse, "My doctor says I get confused sometimes because I have vascular dementia. What caused me to have that?" The most appropriate response by the nurse would be:
1. "It is usually caused from damage to brain cells because of inadequate blood sup-ply, like a small stroke."
2. "It is probably just some abnormal electrical activity in your brain."
3. "You probably have a brain tumor."
4. "I'm sure he will explain it to you later."
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Patients with vascular dementia often have had a series of small strokes that cause progres-sive damage.
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A. date and time of the order. B. patient's DOB. C. AP's name. D. drug name.
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A) tell your clients when you plan to arrive. B) accept a family member's escort to your car. C) give your personal phone number to clients. D) carry personal identification with you.