Exam 30: Neurocognitive and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A client with schizophrenia asks the nurse, "What are my chances for recovery?" What response should the nurse give?

The nurse is educating the family of a client about the negative symptoms of schizophrenia spectrum disorder. Which symptoms will the nurse review in the material? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing an older adult client with suspected attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). What does the nurse understand about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in this age group? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with delirium. What does the nurse understand about the onset of this condition?

The nurse is assessing a client with suspected formal thought disorder (FTD). Which findings does the nurse understand are consistent with this condition? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing the importance of maternal health with a woman who is three months pregnant. Which neurotransmitter will the nurse discuss with the client?

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic peripheral inflammation. Which neurotransmitters considered central in cognition are affected by this condition? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia. What does the nurse understand about the prevalence of this condition?

The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client with delirium. Which interventions will the nurse include in the care for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing education to a client with a neurocognitive development disorder. Which statement by the client requires further follow up by the nurse?

The nurse is educating the family of a client diagnosed with Alzheimer disease about the cause of this condition. Which statements will the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with increased intracranial pressure. Which mechanisms related to oxygenation and circulation does the nurse understand can lead to this condition? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching a community health class about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What statement will the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse is educating a postpartum client about breastfeeding. Which statement will the nurse include about the link between breastfeeding and mental health?

The nurse is assessing a four-year old child with suspected fetal alcohol syndrome. What assessment findings will the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with a permanent brain injury. What does the nurse understand about the link between this condition and cognitive pathophysiology? Select all that apply.

The nurse is educating a postpartum client about infant growth and development. Which statement will the nurse include in the material?

The nurse is providing education about fetal neurodevelopment and neurocognition to a client who is three months pregnant. Which factors will the nurse include in the education? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. What does the nurse understand to be objectives identified for Alzheimer disease as defined by Healthy People 2020? Select all that apply.

The nurse is educating the parent of a 7-year-old child during a well-child visit about the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which symptoms will the nurse review in the teaching? Select all that apply.