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casperchen82 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The spouse of a patient recently diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's disease asks, Is there anything I can do to help delay the progression of this disease?

Which strategy has the greatest potential for preserving the protective abilities of immune cells related to the disease?
a. Minimize contact with the public during cold and flu season.
b. Enroll the patient in an exercise program that meets regularly.
c. Provide supplements to enhance the patient's immune system.
d. Identify creative ways to keep the patient mentally challenged.

Question 2

A nurse is using Piaget's model to assess a child's developmental stage. Which behaviors would determine that a child is successfully achieving the skills required of the formal operations level of development? Select all that apply.

a. Becomes sad when the family pet dies
b. Plans a trip to attend a basketball game
c. Identifies two different bowls that hold 1 cup
d. Selects the appropriate clothing for a ski trip
e. Enjoys solving what if types of word problems

Dnite · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Research has demonstrated links between creative activities and the consequential positive feelings with the increased production of protective immune cells. Creativity is also possibly linked to delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Continually challenging oneself mentally is a way to build up reserves of neurologic structures and connections. The remaining options, although related to the immune system, are more directly focused on the physical affects ra-ther than the cognitive ones.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E
The formal operations level includes the ability for future thinking and for problem-solving complex issues. The remaining options reflect concrete operations level abilities.