A nurse is caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease (AD). What finding should the
nurse assess for during the mid-stage level of AD?
A) Failing to recognize people
B) Forgetting familiar words
C) Forgetting her phone number
D) Forgetting the car keys
C
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Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Wash the child's hair with Rid. 2. Comb with a fine-tipped comb dipped in alcohol. 3. Pick off any nits that remain on the hair shaft. 4. Wash all bedding in very hot water. 5. Isolate the child from others for one week.
While auscultating heart sounds on a 7-year-old child for a routine physical examination, the nurse hears an S3, a soft murmur at the left midsternal border, and a venous hum when the child is standing
What would be a correct interpretation of these findings? a. S3 is indicative of heart disease in children. b. These findings can all be normal in a child. c. These findings are indicative of congenital problems. d. The venous hum most likely indicates an aneurysm.
Which older adult has the highest economic risk in retirement at the beginning of retire-ment?
a. Older divorced female, lived in this country for 3 years b. Older male veteran, above-the-knee amputee, was a teacher c. Older female, is a widow and a primary care nurse practitioner d. Older male, immigrated from China, designs computer software
A patient states, "I don't know what the pills are for or why I am taking them, so I don't want them." What therapeutic communication would help this patient?
A. Ask for what you need B. Silence C. Using general leads D. Giving information