A patient has sundown syndrome. The nurse can expect that the ...

[renzo156]

A patient has sundown syndrome. The nurse can expect that the patient will:
 
  a. exhibit chronic fatigue.
  b. evidence extreme lethargy at night.
  c. manifest confusion and agitation at night.
  d. be more alert between 6 PM and 11 PM.

Question 2

The greatest barrier to treatment for the mentally ill can be minimized by:
 
  a. possessing adequate insurance coverage.
  b. implementing effective treatment modalities.
  c. employing sufficient numbers of mental health practitioners.
  d. formulating appropriate, accurate assessment tools for diagnosis.

[HandsomeMarc]

Answer to Question 1

C
When cognitive ability diminishes in the evening, the pattern is called sundown syndrome. Diminished cognitive ability may result in patient disorientation and agitation.

Answer to Question 2

A
The initial barrier to a patient seeking mental health treatment is insufficient or nonexistent health care insurance coverage for the treatment of mental illness. While the other options are factors that have a positive effect on mental health care delivery, they become relevant only after a patient seeks and/or begins treatment.

[renzo156]

TYSM

[mochi09]

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