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crobinson2013

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An 82-year-old man is admitted to a medical surgical unit for diagnostic confirmation and management of probable delirium. Which of the following statements by the client's daughter best supports the diagnosis?
 
  A) The changes in his behavior came on so quickly. I wasn't sure what was happening.
  B) Dad just didn't seem to know what he was doing. He would forget what he had for breakfast.
  C) Dad has always been so independent. He's lived alone for years since my mom died.
  D) Maybe it's just caused by aging. This usually happens by age 82.

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After an assessment of a new client, a nursing student expresses a belief that it is hopeless to keep providing substance abuse treatment when the rate of relapse is so high. The staff nurse should respond with which of the following statements?
 
  A) You are right. I don't know why we bother..
  B) Sometimes a client doesn't show much effort..
  C) It is important to maintain hope that a client can make positive change..
  D) We are legally obligated to provide care..


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vkodali

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


crobinson2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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