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storky111

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A nurse is preparing an educational program for the nursing assistants at the long-term care facility concerning potential psychiatric issues in the elderly. Which symptoms should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Changes in sleep patterns
  B) Delusions and hallucinations
  C) Clients speaking about a fear of death
  D) Clients who have a flat affect
  E) Clients who have difficulty in performing their ADLs

Question 2

During an assessment, the nurse learns that an older patient does not feel refreshed in the morning after sleeping and reports that family members complain about the loud snoring at night.
 
  Which assessment finding supports sleep apnea as a potential problem for this patient? 1. Short stature
  2. Hypertension
  3. Female gender
  4. Thin body build



stanleka1

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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Stature does not play a role in sleep apnea.



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