The nurse notes that a patient with Alzheimer disease has neurocognitive disorder instead of dementia listed as the medical diagnosis. Why would the healthcare provider document in this manner?
1. The word dementia is outdated and no longer used.
2. The word dementia does not describe the patient's condition.
3. The word dementia may increase stigma regarding the patient's condition.
4. The word dementia may be confused with delirium.
3. The word dementia may increase stigma regarding the patient's condition.
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The nurse in the clinic notes elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels in the laboratory results of these patients. Which patient's PSA result is most important to report to the health care provider?
a. A 38-year-old who is being treated for acute prostatitis b. A 48-year-old whose father died of metastatic prostate cancer c. A 52-year-old who goes on long bicycle rides every weekend d. A 75-year-old who uses saw palmetto to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
A student has just listened to a lecture on better strategies for studying. Which of the student's actions indicate understanding? (Select all that apply.)
a. Wait until the evening to study. b. Begin with the most difficult subjects. c. Create a conducive study environment. d. Record the lectures and listen to them in your car. e. Begin to study the day before an exam.
The client is on strict bed rest following hip surgery. What nursing intervention would support vascular health?
1. Place pillows under the unaffected knee for support. 2. Position the bed to flex the knees at least 20 degrees. 3. Have the client alternately flex and extend the feet several times a day. 4. Keep the client in a prone position for at least 20 minutes twice a day.
When in the patient's home, move any furniture that is in your way
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