A patient presents with confusion, which begins very suddenly and lasts less than a week. The nurse should be able to identify this as:
1. dementia.
2. acute confusion.
3. symptoms of Huntington's disease.
4. senile dementia.
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Acute confusion begins abruptly and generally lasts a short period of time, usually 1 week, rarely more than a month.
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During a home visit, the nurse evaluates care provided to a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus and a history of metabolic acidosis. Which outcome indicates that the care of this client has been successful?
A) The client is injecting insulin into thigh muscle. B) The client is taking laxatives three times a week to ensure adequate bowel movements. C) The client is eating three balanced meals per day with two snacks. D) The client is taking aspirin 325 mg every 6 hours to treat arthritis pain.
The client who has obstructive sleep apnea is being treated with a nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, but has just been prescribed modafinil (Provigil)
What client statement indicates that teaching about these therapies has been effective? 1. "I am so glad that I won't have to sleep in this machine anymore." 2. "Once I get regulated on the Provigil, I will wean myself off the CPAP." 3. "I will continue using my CPAP machine at night." 4. "I can turn down the pressure on my CPAP machine in about 1 week."
How is nitroglycerin usually given?
A. Orally B. Inhaled C. Injected D. Sublingual
When teaching young women about the hormones of reproduction, the nurse explains how the follicle matures and ruptures in ovulation. Which hormone is needed for this change?
A) Luteinizing hormone (LH) B) Thyrotropin (TSH) C) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) D) Leydig's cells