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asd123

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Older persons tend to die from acute illnesses more than chronic diseases
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

An older patient is demonstrating signs of paranoia. What does the nurse identify as possible causes for this type of psychosis? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Delirium
  2. Hearing loss
  3. Physical illness
  4. Social isolation
  5. Cognitive impairment


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Loise Hard

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

1,2,4,5
Rationale: Risk factors for paranoia include delirium.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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