Which characteristics are commonly seen in clients with dementia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gradual onset
b. Poor short-term memory
c. Problems with judgment
d. Fast onset
e. Poor remote memory
f. Difficulty with abstract thinking
g. Personality changes
A, B, C, E, F, G
These are all signs and symptoms of dementia, regardless of whether it is classified as Alzheimer's or non–Alzheimer-type dementia.
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When discussing elder abuse with a senior citizen group, which of the following would the community health nurse include?
A) Statistics on elder abuse are compiled from actual cases reported. B) Multiple interrelated variables are associated with elder abuse. C) Physical abuse is the predominant form of elder abuse. D) Elders experience sexual abuse similarly to other adults.
A patient tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that her new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is considered to be a "chronic condition." She asks the nurse what "chronic condition" means. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Chronic conditions are defined as health problems that require management of several months or longer." B) "Chronic conditions are diseases that come and go in a relatively predictable cycle." C) "Chronic conditions are medical conditions that culminate in disabilities that require hospitalization." D) "Chronic conditions are those that require short-term management in extended-care facilities."
A nurse counsels an elderly patient who is just beginning verapamil (Calan) therapy. The nurse should include which pertinent and important side effect in the patient's education?
a. Diarrhea is common and can be treated with antacids. b. Photophobia occurs in many patients and can be minimized by wearing sunglasses and sunblock. c. Migraine headache is common and is relieved by reducing the dose. d. Dizziness may occur, therefore caution must be used when walking or rising from a sitting position.
When irrigating a patient's ear, the nurse will:
1. straighten the ear canal and irrigate with a large-tipped bulb syringe. 2. direct the solution to the middle of the canal to avoid damaging the ear. 3. use a body temperature solution and have the patient hold a basin under the ear while directing the solution toward the top of the canal. 4. repeat the irrigation with hotter water.