The daughter of an older patient tells the nurse that the patient used to be a wonderful cook but now cannot remember how to use a blender. What does this information indicate to the nurse?
1. Short-term memory loss
2. Long-term memory loss
3. Normal cognitive change in an older person
4. Cognitive change that requires further assessment
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Rationale: Short-term memory remains relatively stable when aging.
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A) Extreme case sampling B) Homogeneous sampling C) Intensity sampling D) Typical case sampling
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a. drowning c. suicide b. motor vehicle occupant injuries d. homicide
A nurse is caring for a client who has late stage Alzheimer dementia. Which should be the nurse's priority intervention?
A) Improve cognitive status by encouraging involvement in social activities. B) Decrease social isolation by providing group therapies. C) Promote dignity by providing comfort, safety, and self-care measures. D) Facilitate communication by providing alternative methods.