The nurse is preparing to assess a patient who may have dementia. On which area will the nurse focus when assessing the patient's mental status? (Select all that apply.)
1. Speech
2. Attitude
3. Emotional status
4. Substance use
5. Cognitive functioning
1. Speech
2. Attitude
3. Emotional status
5. Cognitive functioning
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A major advantage of closed-ended questions is that they:
A) Are easy to construct B) Are analyzed in a straightforward manner C) Encourage in-depth responses D) Are not subject to response biases
The nurse working in a community health clinic has a limited supply of influenza vaccine. Which of the following clients is a priority for receiving this vaccine?
A) Children under the age of 2 B) Individuals between the ages of 30 and 50 C) Individuals who live alone D) Postpartum women
Which factor, noted by the nurse during the pediatric health history portion of the assessment process, would indicate the child is at risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
1. Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine 2. Advanced parental age 3. Prenatal exposure to smoke 4. Immune response
The nurse obtains a urine specimen from a client with glomerulonephritis. What should the nurse expect to find when inspecting this specimen?
1. Cloudy with some hematuria 2. Clear amber with a foul odor 3. Dark brown 4. Clear and very dilute