The nurse is preparing to care for a patient with Alzheimer disease. What should the nurse identify as common signs of this disorder?
Select all that apply.
1. poor or decreased judgment
2. declining job skills
3. inability to be comfortable in social situations
4. obsession with organization
5. focused on abstract thoughts
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Poor or decreased judgment and having performance issues in social and work settings that are noticeable to others are warning signs of AD. Obsession with organization and a focus on abstract thoughts are not usually associated with Alzheimer disease.
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a. False imprisonment b. Malpractice c. Negligence d. Involuntary seclusion
The nurse is planning to perform a breast examination of a female client. When preparing the client for the examination, the nurse will inform the client to expect which techniques? Select all that apply
1. Inspection. 2. Palpation. 3. Percussion. 4. Auscultation. 5. Client interview.
A middle-aged woman suffers from debilitating seasonal allergies and has sought care because over-the-counter remedies do not adequately relieve her symptoms
The clinician's understanding of the patient's problem should include the fact that hypersensitivity is a result of what pathophysiological process? A) An exaggerated, inappropriate response to an antigen B) Deranged function of killer T cells and helper T cells C) Lack of "self" and "non-self" differentiation by the immune system D) A lack of antibodies against common pathogens
What intervention should the nurse suggest to a client to prevent nighttime reflux?
A. "Sleep in the right lateral decubitus position." B. "Have a light evening snack before bedtime." C. "Have alcoholic beverages early in the evening." D. "Elevate the head of the bed 8 to 12 inches for sleep."