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awywial

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A 79-year-old woman suffering from dementia of the Alzheimer's type resides in an independent living long-term care facility. During a recent nursing visit, the client was quite upset about the loss of her frying pan.
 
  While the client was complaining about its loss, she was holding the pan in her hand. The nurse pointed out to the client that she had the pan she was looking for. The client looked at the pan and stated, No, this is not it. The nurse knows the client is exhibiting: A) Apraxia.
  B) Agnosia.
  C) Nystagmus.
  D) Aphasia.

Question 2

Which situation would support the use of involuntary commitment?
 
  A) The client self-medicates with marijuana. B) The client reports auditory hallucinations.
  C) The client uses profanity when angry. D) The client has threatened family members.


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mceravolo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


awywial

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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