A nurse gives anticipatory guidance to the family of a patient diagnosed with stage 3, mild cognitive decline Alzheimer's disease. Which problem common to that stage should the nurse address?
a. Violent outbursts
b. Emotional disinhibition
c. Communication deficits
d. Inability to feed or bathe self
ANS: C
Families should be made aware that the patient will have difficulty concentrating and following or carrying on in-depth or lengthy conversations. The other symptoms are usually seen at later stages of the disease.
You might also like to view...
What information will the nurse provide to the visitors of a patient who is to receive a bone marrow transplant?
A) Bring plants to improve air quality. B) Take the patient to the cafeteria for meals. C) Wear hospital scrubs when entering the patient's room. D) Do not visit if you have had a recent infection.
A man checks that his doors are locked two or more times each time he leaves home. The door is always found to be locked. Which of the following initial interventions would most likely be useful to this patient?
a. Explaining that his habit is irrational, leads to lateness, and should be discarded. b. Discussing what the patient was thinking and feeling before checking the door. c. Requiring the patient to force himself to leave without checking the doors at all. d. Having him check the doors ten times until he sees the needlessness of checking.
Which of the following statements reflects the best understanding of the benefits of breast-feeding related to the infant's health and wellness?
1. "My husband and I both have food allergies, but she won't be allergic to my breast milk." 2. "The antibodies she gets will help keep her immunized from many illnesses for up to her first birthday." 3. "I can spend so much more time with her because I have to devote my attention to her while I nurse." 4. "It's so convenient, no formula preparation, no bottles to wash and fill, no pack-ing for outings; its great."
It is important for the nurse to develop a realistic birth plan with the pregnant woman in her care. The nurse can explain that a major advantage of nonpharmacologic pain management is:
a. Greater and more complete pain relief is possible. b. No side effects or risks to the fetus are involved. c. The woman remains fully alert at all times. d. A more rapid labor is likely.