A client is admitted to the Alzheimer's unit. Which of the following assessment parameters is consistent with severe Alzheimer's disease?
A) Poor short-term memory
B) Mild anomia
C) Wandering or pacing
D) Total loss of speech
D
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The nurse explains the components of credentialing as including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Licensure. 2. Registration. 3. Certification. 4. Accreditation. 5. Nurse practice act.
The nurse has just completed a care plan on a visually impaired client. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for this client?
a. Stand away from the client when communicating to not obstruct the view of the immediate environment. b. Provide the client with reading material that has all capital letters. c. Verbally explain all written information while discouraging the client from asking questions. d. Ensure the client's room has bright lighting with no glare.
Persons with ____________________, a psychiatric disorder, consider or attempt suicide more often than individuals with any other psychiatric condition
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse recognizes the importance of transcultural considerations in the assessment and care of clients at risk for suicide. Which of the following statements most accurately describes an aspect of these considerations?
A) Most suicide victims in the United States are white males. B) Some Islamic cultures advocate suicide as a way to alleviate intractable suffering. C) Suicide is one of the few psychiatric–mental health problems whose incidence and prevalence are consistent across cultures. D) The lowest rates of suicide in the United States exist among Native Americans.