The average time that a person with Alzheimer's disease lives after diagnosis is _____ years
a. 2
b. 8
c. 10
d. 20
B
Eight years is the average, with the life span ranging from 2 to 20 years after diagnosis of the disease.
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A) The patient will express an understanding of her diagnosis. B) The patient appears diaphoretic. C) The patient is at risk for aspiration. D) Ambulate the patient twice per day with partial assistance.
Which of the following skin assessment findings is considered abnormal in an elderly client?
a. Wounds take longer to heal. b. Lentigo senilis may occur on the hands and face. c. The fingernails become thinner. d. The number of sweat glands decreases.
The pt with GBS is immobile and shows evidence of malnutrition. What is the nurse's priority concern for this pt?
a. respiratory failure b. inability to perform ADLs c. risk for pressure ulcers d. cardiac dysrhythmias
The nurse is planning care for a battered woman who has mentioned, "Someday I'll have to leave him." Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
1. Client will leave husband for a safe environment within 3 weeks 2. Client will state that she feels more relaxed after consultation with nurse 3. Client will state that she feels strong enough to return to the situation 4. Client will verbalize awareness of the dangerousness of her situation