A patient is demonstrating confusion and difficulty focusing. Which assessment findings would the nurse evaluate as supporting a diagnosis of delirium rather than dementia?
1. The confusion cleared when the patient was rehydrated.
2. The patient does not recognize her daughter.
3. The patient's daughter reports that her mother has been becoming increasingly confused over the last 6 months.
4. The patient's mentation was clear yesterday.
5. The patient does not recognize that she is confused.
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A man who is 60 years of age and lives in the British Isles develops dementia. Which qualities of dementia does the nurse assess to prevent patient injury related to the type of dementia this man most likely has?
a. Visual hallucina-tions c. Visuospatial prob-lems b. Unilateral tremors d. Clumsy movements
The nurse is expected to use new intravenous equipment. After receiving instruction on the use, the nurse is still nervous about using the new equipment. What type of change is this nurse experiencing?
1. Planned change 2. Spontaneous change 3. Developmental change 4. Pendulum change
Which clinical manifestation change indicates to the nurse that the therapy for the client with hyperaldosteronism is effective?
A. The serum calcium level (total) has increased from 8.6 to 9.0 mg/dL. B. The urine output has decreased from 25 mL/hr to 15 mL/hr. C. The systolic blood pressure has decreased by 24 mm Hg. D. The fasting blood glucose level is 86 mg/dL.
In early colonial North America, a colonist worked in the public health sector. Which of the fol-lowing would have most likely been the focus?
a. Establishing schools of nursing b. Developing vaccines to administer to large numbers of people c. Collecting vital statistics and improving sanitation d. Developing public housing and alms-houses