Exam 27: Cognitive and Neurologic Function

An older patient is anxious about an upcoming diagnostic test and requests something to calm the nerves.To best address the patient's need,the nurse prepares to administer a PRN dose of:

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

When planning care for the older adult being treated for depression,the nurse addresses the patient's tertiary intervention needs best by:

The nurse is caring for a severely depressed older patient.To best effect change in the patient's emotional state,the nurse's initial goal is to:

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

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:

An 80-year-old patient who is experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety is reluctant to comply with the prescribed treatment plan.The nurse initially addresses the issue with the patient by asking:

To best advocate for an older adult patient being prescribed medication to control newly observed signs of confusion and aggressive behavior,the nurse:

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

The nurse caring for an older adult patient recovering from cardiac surgery recognizes that it is most appropriate to assess this patient for mental health problems because:

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?

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

The son of a patient with possible Alzheimer disease (AD)asks the nurse if there is a diagnostic test that can confirm the diagnosis.The nurse responds that:

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

An older adult patient being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is exhibiting signs of memory loss and confusion.In planning his care,the nurse should give priority to:

An older adult is hospitalized for treatment of a mental health disorder and is prescribed clomipramine (Anafranil).The nurse documents that the medication is having the desired effect when the patient:

A home care nurse is visiting a patient with moderate cognitive impairment from Alzheimer 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 adult has a medical condition that has required hospitalization at a facility far from home and family.To best minimize the patient's risk for depression,the nurse:

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