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Zoey63294

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A nurse working on a geropsychiatric unit designs new clinical protocols. Which potential problems have the highest priority?
 
  a. Risks for falls
  b. Cognitive errors
  c. Memory deficits
  d. Nutritional deficits

Question 2

An adult says, I take vitamins B and E to prevent AD, but these vitamins are so expensive. Select the nurse's most informative response.
 
  a. Yes, these vitamins are very expensive, but it is money well spent to prevent AD.
  b. There is conflicting research evidence about effectiveness of these vitamins for prevention of AD.
  c. Most researchers now believe that preventing anemia is more important than taking vitamins to prevent AD.
  d. Aspirin is much cheaper. You should take it instead if you want to prevent AD.


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flannelavenger

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

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Patients in geropsychiatric units have an especially high risk for falls. Safety is the nurse's priority concern.

Answer to Question 2

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Research findings about the effectiveness of vitamins B and E for the prevention of AD are inconclusive. The adult in this scenario may benefit more from using health care dollars on proven causes. The distracters are incorrect statements.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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