Although not categorized as a cognitive disorder, studies show that which of the following is the most prevalent mental disorder in older adults?
A) Anxiety
B) Substance use
C) Depression
D) Psychosis
C
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A 73-year-old man presents to his family physician with complaints of recent urinary hesitation and is eventually diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Which of the following clinical consequences would his care provider expect prior to the resolution of his health problem? A) Hydroureter and pain B) Development of renal calculi and renal cysts C) Unilateral hydronephrosis and pain D) Development of glomerulonephritis or nephrotic syndrome Ans:
A client with a history of cholelithiasis presents at the hospital with nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and jaundice. The nurse would assess the client for
a. common bile duct obstruction. b. infarct of the hepatic vein. c. perforation of the gallbladder. d. spasm of the biliary tree.
An older adult is administered the Set Test and scores a 14 . The nurse interprets this score as indicative of:
a. depression. b. cognitive impairment. c. delirium. d. dementia.