Exam 29: Cognitive and Neurologic Function

The son of a 78-year-old suspected of experiencing Alzheimer's disease ( AD ) asks the nurse if there is a diagnostic test that can confirm the diagnosis.The nurse responds that:

The nurse caring for an older adult client admitted to the hospital documents that the client is at risk for developing delirium when it is determined that he (select all that apply):

A nurse caring for an older client diagnosed with acute depression shows an understanding of the client's risk for developing delirium when:

A 73-year-old client diagnosed with vascular dementia is admitted for exacerbation of asthma.The nursing history determines that has been treated for 2 years with benzodiazepines to manage her increasingly aggressive behavior.The nurse's initial responds is to:

While a 78-year-old client was admitted dehydration and anorexia, the nurse assesses and documents observations that support dementia in this age cohort that includes which of the following? Select all that apply.

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

When assessing an older client displaying symptoms reflective of delirium, the nurse focuses the assessment on:

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

A home care nurse is visiting an 88-year-old client who has moderate cognitive impairment resulting from Alzheimer's disease.His partner expresses concern that he is experiencing difficulty getting the client "to eat properly." The nurse suggests which of the following? Select all that apply.

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

An older adult who is experiencing age-related postural hypotension shares with the nurse that he fears "something is really wrong" because he is the only one in his social group experiencing the problems.The nurse responds:

An 89-year-old diagnosed with dementia was until recently responding well to cognitive cueing techniques.The nurse shows an understanding of dementia when sharing with staff that:

The nurse educates the older client on the possible risks for injury related to the common age-related changes to the senses by stressing the importance of:

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