An elderly client is admitted with worsening dementia. Which of the following health problems should the nurse consider as causing this client's dementia?
1. Depression
2. Alzheimer's disease
3. Memory impairment
4. Alcohol withdrawal
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Alzheimer's disease accounts for about 50% of all clinical cases of dementia. Memory disturbances are a part of Alzheimer's disease. Depression does not lead to dementia. Worsening dementia is not associated with alcohol withdrawal.
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1. employment. 2. becoming a victim. 3. social disapproval. 4. becoming dependent.
After delivery of a 9-pound baby, the nurse assesses a perineal laceration extending through the muscles of the perineum. The nurse records this as a ________-degree laceration
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is caring for an adolescent girl with anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the girl requires hospitalization?
A) Weight gain of one-half pound per week B) Food refusal C) Body mass index of 18 D) Soft, sparse body hair and dry, sallow skin
The hospital staff nurse has an idea for a research study. In addition to a passionate interest in the topic, what else should the nurse consider? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Will the nurse make money from the project? 2. Will the results of the study be of interest to others? 3. Is the study something that can actually be accomplished? 4. Will anyone respect research conducted by a hospital staff nurse? 5. Does the nurse have sufficient resources to accomplish the work?