Exam 23: Cognition

The nurse is running a group therapy session for clients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which interventions address the cognitive deficits associated with this disorder?

A school-age client is hospitalized with encephalitis and is experiencing delirium. Which intervention promotes a therapeutic environment for this child and family?

A hospitalized older adult client suddenly does not recognize an adult daughter and states, "Why hasn't my wife come to see me?" The client's spouse has been deceased for 5 years. Prior to the hospitalization, the client was oriented to person, place, time, and reality. Which nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is educating a client who is diagnosed with stage 1 Alzheimer disease (AD)and the client's spouse. Which suggestion best promotes maintaining functional ability at this stage?

The nurse is reviewing pharmacologic treatments with a caregiver of an individual with Alzheimer disease. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

Damage to which region of the brain may result in loss of recent memory?

A nurse manager is educating a group of staff nurses on recognizing the differences between confusion and delirium. Which statements should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.

Which is true regarding the aging process and cognition?

A home health nurse visits a client with stage 2 Alzheimer disease who lives at home with a spouse. Which action by the nurse enhances the spouse's ability to meet the needs of the client?

The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia whose symptoms of psychosis have resolved. The client's family complains that the client's hygiene remains poor and he lacks motivation and initiative. Which conclusion by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is planning care for a client with stage 1 Alzheimer disease. Which are the priority nursing diagnoses for the client and family?

The family of an older adult client is concerned about the changes in the client's behavior. The client used to be a wonderful cook but now cannot even remember how to use a blender. For which causes of impaired cognitive function should the nurse assess the client? Select all that apply.

Which is true regarding the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)?

An adult child brings a parent in to be evaluated and is told the client has Alzheimer disease. The adult child asks the nurse if he is also at risk for the disease. Which risk factors should the nurse include when responding? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching techniques to improve communication skills to a family with a member with schizophrenia. Which techniques should be included? Select all that apply.

The nurse is explaining the difference between delirium and dementia to a family member of a client with confusion. Which statement is appropriate for the nurse to include?

A client presents with signs and symptoms of early Alzheimer disease. What would be used to confirm this client's diagnosis?

An older adult client complains of periods of confusion and forgetfulness, but reports clear thought process at most times of the day. Which is the appropriate response from the nurse?

The nurse is educating the family and client, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer disease (AD), regarding long-term care placement. Which is the rationale for providing this information to the family at this time?

The nurse plans a class about Alzheimer disease for a caregiver support group. Which should the nurse include when teaching this class of caregivers? Select all that apply.