Dementia is an umbrella term for a number of diseases and disorders that cause decline of cognitive ability. Symptoms of cognitive impairment common among residents of long-term care facilities include
A. Inability to concentrate or follow directions.
B. Memory loss.
C. Disorientation and poor judgement.
D. All of these.
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
What is the meaning of a dropping bilirubin level in a patient diagnosed with hepatitis?
a. Red blood cell destruction is decreasing. b. Liver function is improving. c. Kidneys are compensating for liver dys-function. d. Kupffer cell damage is continuing.
Genetic predisposition, environment, and the behavioral or psychological component are three factors that influence disease susceptibility
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What are probable signs of pregnancy?
1. Determined by ultrasound 2. Observed by the health care provider 3. Reported by the patient 4. Diagnostic tests
The physician decides to give a hypertensive patient two antihypertensive medications because they work more effectively given together than they do given separately. The LPN recognizes that this effect is known as which of the following?
A. an antagonistic effect B. a displacement effect C. a synergistic effect D. an interference effect