A family brings their father to the physician's office to discuss the father's decline in cognitive status. The family states that the father is forgetful and needs reminders to be able to live alone
Following assessment, which stage of Alzheimer's disease does the nurse anticipate? A) Preclinical
B) Postclinical
C) Mild cognitive impairment
D) Alzheimer's dementia
C
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The nurse is most correct to anticipate that the client will be diagnosed at the mild cognitive impairment stage of Alzheimer's disease. At this stage, the client has noticeable memory problems; however, the memory loss is not serious enough to interfere with independent living.
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The NIC system includes:
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a. calcitonin b. catecholamine c. thyroid hormone d. parathyroid hormone
Which of the following is true about access to care?
a. Care providers have always donated necessary services to make sure everyone received care. b. Health care is rationed by the ability to pay. c. Poverty-stricken patients received care from medical and nursing school students in teaching hospitals. d. Universal access has always been a component of health care in America.