Answer to Question 1
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The role of the community health nurse, when dealing with patients with Alzheimer's disease, is to maintain the best possible functioning, protection, and safety for the patient. The nurse should demonstrate to the primary family caregiver techniques for dressing, feeding, and toileting the patient while providing encouragement and emotional support to the caregiver. The nurse should protect the patient's rights and maintain family stability.
Answer to Question 2
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A In team nursing, an RN leads a team that is composed of other RNs, registered psychiatric nurses or licensed practical nurses, and UCPs. The team members provide direct patient care to groups of patients, under the direction of the RN team leader.
B Primary nursing is a model of care delivery whereby an RN assumes responsibility for a caseload of patients over time. Typically the RN selects the patients for his or her caseload and cares for the same patients during their hospitalization or stay in the health care setting.
C Functional nursing is task-focused, not patient-focused. In this model, tasks are divided, with one nurse assuming responsibility for specific tasks.
D Total patient care is a model of care in which an RN is responsible for all aspects of care for one or more patients. The RN may delegate aspects of care but retains accountability for care of all assigned patients.
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Alzheimer’s Drugs Work by Intensifying the Effect of Acetylcholine at the Receptor
Patient learns to not be afraid
Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work.
An example of a medical history sheet to list patient problems.