Which of the following are signs and symptoms of dementia?
a. Aphasia
b. Apathy
c. Odd behaviors
d. Disintegration of personality
e. Lack of awareness of others
A, B, D
Aphasia, apathy, and disintegration of personality are all characteristics of dementia. Odd beha-viors and lack of awareness of others are characteristics of autism.
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Select all that apply. 1. "I will only need to chart by exception with this method." 2. "Only subjective data are included in the assessment portion." 3. "The 'P' refers to the chief problem of the client." 4. "The activities implemented to manage the client's needs will be documented in the 'I' section." 5. "The 'E' refers to the evaluation that occurs after an intervention is implemented."
A nurse is caring for a patient in the critical care unit. Phentolamine (Regitine, OraVerse) has been ordered for the management of tissue necrosis caused by extravasation of parenterally administered drugs
Before administering this drug, the nurse will check the patient's chart for indications of A) peptic ulcer disease. B) history of acute myocardial infarction. C) diabetes mellitus. D) obesity.
Determine how many tablets will be needed to give the following dose: Give 5 mg. Tablets are labeled 2.5 mg
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse is aware that magnesium deficiency is a potential nutritional problem in the United States. What is the cause of this potential problem?
A) Low intake of milk and dairy products B) Not eating enough citrus fruits in our diet C) Not drinking enough enriched orange juice D) The use of refined grains over whole grains