A clinical syndrome of failing memory and impairment of other intellectual functions, usually related to obvious structural diseases of the brain, describes:

a. delirium.
b. dementia.
c. depression.
d. anxiety.


B
Dementia results from a chronic progressive deterioration of the brain that results in failing memory and impairment of other intellectual functioning.

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a. Attitudes b. Group behavior c. Knowledge d. Individual behavior

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A health care provider prescribes vitamin D supplements, 300 IU orally, daily. The medication label states: "Vitamin D 1000 IU/10 ml." The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose?

Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number. ________________ Fill in the blank with correct word

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The basis of a person's philosophy of life is her

a. culture c. value system b. ethnicity d. educational level

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The nurse is caring for a 21-year-old female with intractable nausea and vomiting. She asks the nurse what can cause nausea and vomiting like she is experiencing

The nurse explains that there can be many causes for intractable nausea and vomiting, including which of the following? A) Intestinal polyps B) Gallbladder disease C) Consumption of spicy foods D) An increase in digestive enzyme production

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