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aabwk4

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on: Jul 11, 2018
An older patient is being evaluated for dementia. What manifestations need to be present to diagnose this disorder? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Intermittent forgetfulness
  2. Inability to manage finances
  3. Misplacing personal belongings
  4. Repetitive questions or conversations
  5. Difficulty thinking of common words while speaking

Question 2

A client has been experiencing intermittent diarrhea and has been advised to increase the amount of soluble fiber in the diet. The nurse has completed teaching to the client.
 
  Which of the following food selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching provided?
  A) Corn muffins
  B) Sunflower seeds
  C) Carrot slices
  D) Spinach salad


ricroger

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale: The diagnosis of dementia must include the presence of cognitive or behavioral symptoms that involves a minimum of two domains. Intermittent forgetfulness is not a cognitive symptom of any specific domain.

Answer to Question 2

C


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