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naturalchemist

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse in the local nursing home is planning a memory activity for the older adult residents. What is the most effective activity she might use to enhance memory?
 
  a. Reading a book
  b. Reading the newspaper
  c. Baking a cake
  d. Doing a crossword puzzle

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An 85-year-old patient is admitted through the emergency department for confusion and disorientation. The family states, We don't know what is wrong. He has been fine at home.
 
  This confusion just started 2 days ago and seems like it is getting worse. What is the most appropriate first response for the nurse to make?
  a. We will have to place him in temporary restraints for safety purposes.
  b. Can you tell me about his home medications and other illnesses he has?
  c. Sometimes older people become more confused when they are away from home.
  d. He is 85 years old and this is the age group when Alzheimer's disease begins.


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karmakat49

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


naturalchemist

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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