Author Question: You are the nurse caring for a patient with vascular-type dementia. When planning care for a person ... (Read 39 times)

clippers!

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 828
You are the nurse caring for a patient with vascular-type dementia. When planning care for a person with this disorder, you should include:
 
  A) Reeducation and behavior modification
  B) Protective and supportive care
  C) Resocialization and living skills training
  D) Frequent participation in group activities

Question 2

Patient W has been a patient on your medical unit for 4 days. Patient W's main symptoms included sudden blindness and paralysis of all fingers. Medical diagnosis has been negative; patient W has been given the diagnosis of conversion disorder.
 
   An appropriate nursing action for patient W would be:
  A) Let patient W know that you understand the symptoms are real to him or her
  B) Discuss the physical symptoms with patient W in detail
  C) Understand that there is no need to report or record new physical complaints because you now know the condition is not medical in nature
  D) Reinforce the secondary gain, because you know doing so is beneficial to the patient's recovery



anyusername12131

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library