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penza

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on: Jul 19, 2018
When symptoms suggestive of a dementia appear, what is the MOST important step to take first?
 
  a. preparing the family for progressive deterioration over a short time
  b. assisting the client to obtain a legal guardian
  c. ruling out reversible medical causes of the symptoms
  d. starting pharmacological treatment for dementia as soon as possible

Question 2

A patient with gender identity disorder (gender dysphoria) tells a nurse about a wish to undergo a sex change operation.. Which statement correctly reflects one prerequisite for sexual reassignment surgery?
 
  a. The patient must be of legal age.
  b. At least three clinicians must agree that the reassignment is appropriate.
  c. The patient must live in the role of the preferred gender for at least 6 months.
  d. The patient must undergo approximately 5 years of psychotherapy after surgery.


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Joc

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
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The most important first step to take when symptoms suggesting dementia appear in a client is to rule out reversible causes of the symptoms. In this manner, dementia is a diagnosis of exclusion. Nutritional intake and poor management of diabetes are examples of risk factors that may create symptoms that appear to be dementia, yet are reversible.

Answer to Question 2

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Patients who believe they are transsexual and request surgical reassignment must be of legal age, have two therapists agree that the surgery is indicated, and live in the preferred gender identity role for at least 1 year. Although follow-up care also is generally recommended, there is no specific time requirement.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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