The nurse is providing education for a client about the characteristics of Alzheimer's disease. Which information should the nurse include?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. More women than men have Alzheimer's disease.
B. The disease is characterized by the degeneration of the neurons.
C. Chronic inflammation of the brain may be a cause of the disease.
D. The disease mainly affects people over 50 years of age.
Answer: C
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a. Through use of prediction b. Through use of dispersion c. Through use of variability d. Through use of measurement
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1. Making sure all clients have the same types of care 2. Ensuring that minimally accepted standards are met 3. Promoting efficient use of the nurse's time 4. Eliminating care disparities among clients 5. Ensuring medication errors do not occur
The nurse recognizes that respiratory depression is a risk with some cough suppressants. Which preparation has the least risk of causing respiratory depression?
1. Codeine-based 2. Codeine with bromodiphenhydramine (Ambenyl) 3. Hydrocodone with homatropine (Hycodan) 4. Dextromethorphan (Delsym)