While reviewing the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reports of the brain of an elderly client, the nurse finds accumulation of neurofibrillary tangles, senile plaques, and cerebrocortical atrophy of the brain
Upon communicating with the client, the nurse finds that the client has problems related to memory. What does the nurse infer from these findings?
1. The client has Alzheimer's disease.
2. The client has bipolar disorder.
3. The client has schizophrenia.
4. The client has vascular dementia.
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At what point do the axons of the spinothalamic pathway cross to the opposite side of the CNS? Choose the correct option
A) Axons of the spinothalamic pathway cross immediately in the spinal cord and ascend contralaterally. B) Axons of the spinothalamic pathway cross at the level of the medulla. C) Axons of the spinothalamic pathway cross at the level of the thalamus. D) Axons of the spinothalamic pathway do not cross.
Convert the fraction to a decimal. Round to the nearest thousandth. 1/6
A) 0.158 B) 0.157 C) 0.268 D) 0.278 E) 0.167
Which part of the brain coordinates voluntary body movements and maintains balance?
a. pons b. cerebrum c. medulla oblongata d. cerebellum
To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n)
A) stressful situation. B) chance to wipe out past mistakes. C) isolated event. D) process that occurs in stages.