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craiczarry · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is observing the progress of an elderly client started on a new medication for dementia.

Which is a critical point for the nurse to consider when collecting subjective data about the client and the response to the new medication for dementia? A) Assess the client's body language and nonverbal gestures.
B) Disregard the presence of a cross that the client continuously holds.
C) Avoid asking the client any direct questions because of the dementia.
D) Request that a family member be present during the assessment.

Question 2

There are different methods of transportation of fluids and other molecules through the body. Based on this information, what would be the most accurate description for the nurse to share about osmosis?

A) Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
B) Most important mechanism by which nutrients and waste pass across the cell membrane
C) Water moves from a hypotonic solution to a hypertonic solution
D) Pressure exerted to start the flow of water across a membrane

TheNamesImani · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The nurse should observe for body language, gestures, facial expression, and other forms of nonverbal communication that may provide clues about how the client is feeling. The nurse may ask the client direct questions as well as indirect questions. The nurse should consider religious factors, such as the cross. It is not necessary to include a family member during the assessment.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Osmosis occurs when water moves from a hypotonic solution to a hypertonic solution. Diffusion is the random movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. Diffusion is the most important mechanism by which nutrients and waste pass across the cell membrane. Osmotic pressure refers to pressure exerted to stop the flow of water across a membrane.