Dr. Wayne says during a case conference, We know that the patient's cognitive disorder is caused by an infectious agent. That automatically rules out ____ as a primary cause..
a. syphilis c. AIDS dementia
b. encephalitis d. Huntington's disease
Question 2
Why might having AIDS produce dementia?
a. Most people with AIDS have a history of Alzheimer's disease.
b. Most people with AIDS are over age 65.
c. The AIDS virus narrows the capillary walls and produces infarctions.
d. The AIDS virus invades the brain and affects mental processes.
Taking a Patient’s Axillary Temperature
Symptoms of a patient in shock.
Building competency in patient centered care
Calipers being used to measure body fat on the triceps of a patient.
Assisting a falling patient.