Exam 24: Cognitive and Neurologic Function

Which of the following statements,when made by family members caring for an older patient with dementia,indicates peaceful acceptance of the situation?

A 65-year-old adult who recently lost his spouse is admitted to the hospital after a failed suicide attempt.He presents with a sad affect and is reluctant to interact within the milieu.The nursing diagnosis with priority is

What education by the nurse is most important to address age-related changes to the senses?

A 78-year-old patient was admitted with dehydration.The nurse assesses and documents observations that support a finding of dementia.Which of the following observations are related to dementia? (Select all that apply. )

A 72-year-old patient is prescribed lithium.The nurse educates the patient on the importance of biannual evaluation of which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

While collecting a health history for an older adult patient,the nurse learns that the patient had been prescribed Elavil 3 weeks ago and wants to stop taking it because "It didn't make me feel any better." What information does the nurse share with the patient?

A home care nurse is visiting a patient with moderate cognitive impairment from Alzheimer's disease.The patient's partner expresses concern about difficulty getting the patient "to eat properly." The nurse suggests which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

An older patient is anxious about an upcoming diagnostic test and requests something to calm the nerves.What medication does the nurse prepare to administer?

The nurse familiar with the older adult population recognizes that the patient who has the greatest potential for successfully committing suicide is the

An 80-year-old patient is exhibiting signs of dementia representative of Alzheimer's disease (AD).The nurse supports that possibility when determining that the patient

When planning care for the older adult with advanced dementia,the nurse recognizes that the best way to implement reality orientation is to

To help manage the potential side effects of prescribed antipsychotic medications,amantadine may be prescribed.Which statement best indicates that the nurse understands the appropriateness of this medication for the older adult patient?

The nurse is caring for an older adult patient admitted to the hospital.What assessment findings place the patient at risk for developing delirium during the hospitalization? (Select all that apply. )

The son of a patient with possible Alzheimer's disease (AD)asks the nurse if there is a diagnostic test that can confirm the diagnosis.Which response by the nurse is best?

When assessing an older patient displaying symptoms of delirium,the nurse focuses the assessment on

An older adult patient being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is exhibiting signs of memory loss and confusion.What is the priority for the nurse when planning care for this patient?

The nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a mildly confused older patient.The nurse best assures an accurate history by first

A nurse is caring for an older patient diagnosed with acute depression.What action by the nurse is most important to help prevent delirium in this patient?

An 89-year-old patient diagnosed with dementia was until recently responding well to cognitive cueing techniques.What statement by the nurse to the care team shows an understanding of dementia?

An older adult has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and mild retinal deterioration.What action by the nurse is best in order to address the patient's potential for developing situation depression?