A nurse who cares for older adults recognizes which of the ...

[tiara099]

A nurse who cares for older adults recognizes which of the following clinical features associated with dementia? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Failing to remember his or her room number
  b. Becoming increasingly disoriented at night
  c. Working on jigsaw puzzles for hours at a time
  d. Often referring to a cup as a canyon
  e. Misunderstanding when told it's raining cats and dogs

Question 2

A director of nursing works in a hospital that serves many Jehovah's Witness patients. What action by the nurse would best facilitate culturally appropriate health care?
 
  a. Establish a bloodless surgery program.
  b. Create an immunization clinic for children.
  c. Employ spiritual leaders from this faith.
  d. Allow faith healing ceremonies.

[Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com]

Answer to Question 1

A, D, E
Clinical features of dementia are associated with cognitive deficiencies such as forgetfulness, lack of inquiry, inability to correctly associate proper words to objects, and concrete thinking.

Answer to Question 2

A
Jehovah's Witnesses generally are opposed to receiving all blood products. A bloodless surgery program would be a culturally competent way to improve the health care of this population.

[tiara099]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ryansturges]

Excellent