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melly21297

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which change in mental status is consistently seen in delirious individuals?
 
  a. clouding of consciousness
  b. impaired long-term memory
  c. apraxia
  d. disorientation to self

Question 2

A pediatric nurse often answers parents' questions regarding sexual development in children. Which statement about sexual development is incorrect?
 
  A) By age 2 or 2 1/2 years, children know what gender they are.
  B) Late childhood and preadolescence may be characterized by homosexual play.
  C) Children aged 10 to 12 are not interested in pubertal changes, nor do they display romantic interest in the opposite gender.
  D) Sexuality is slower to develop in female than in male adolescents.


bookworm410

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A clouding of consciousness is consistently present in clients suffering from delirium. This can cause the client's alertness to fluctuate between lethargy and agitation all within 24 hours. Clients suffering from delirium commonly experience visual hallucinations, which may be mistaken for psychosis.

Answer to Question 2

C


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