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notis

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The nurse is asked about the characteristics of Alzheimer's disease. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. usually occurs after the age of 65.
  b. is classified according to mild, moderate, or severe memory loss.
  c. there is no cure at this time.
  d. clients usually die from brain death.

Question 2

The priority nursing diagnosis for the significant other of a client with Alzheimer's disease is:
 
  a. Risk for injury related to impaired cognition.
  b. Deficient knowledge related to disease process and medication regimen.
  c. Deficient knowledge related to adequate nutritional intake for client.
  d. Risk for caregiver role strain related to stress of caring for client.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C

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Correct a.,b., and c are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.
Incorrect d. Clients usually die from physical complications of the disease, but the deterioration of memory does not cause brain death.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D

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Correct b. and d. are appropriate for significant other.
Incorrect a. is appropriate for the client and c. is not an appropriate nursing diagnosis.


notis

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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