The term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses that cause a progressive decline in a person's cognition to a degree that it interferes with intellectual, social and occupational function is:
a. delirium.
b. dementia.
c. depression.
d. Parkinson's disease.
b
Dementia is a progressive loss of cognitive function.
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When teaching a client about basal cell carcinoma, the nurse would be sure to include which of the following?
a. It appears as a nodular lesion in the epidermis. b. It is the most frequent type of skin cancer. c. It usually begins in a preexisting mole (ne-vus). d. It can metastasize to other body tissues.
Nursing care and community support to patients at a distance is called:
a. Telehealth c. Telecare b. Telenursing d. Home care
With a geriatric patient, the physician considers many factors before prescribing a medication. These factors include:
a. changes in body composition b. changes in body functioning c. living conditions d. all of the above
A postoperative pediatric patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting. What is the antiemetic drug of choice in children?
A) Promethazine (Phenergan) B) Benzquinamide (Emete-Con) C) Buclizine (Bucladin-S) D) Cyclizine (Marezine)