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Awilson837

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A client with stage 1 Alzheimer's disease is described by her husband as having lost energy and
  preferring to remain at home rather than attend club meetings and church.
 
  The husband has been
  doing the grocery shopping because his wife cannot remember what to purchase and is unable to
  find her way around the store unassisted. Which nursing diagnosis commonly used for clients with
  Alzheimer's disease can be established for the client at this time?
  a. Risk for injury
  b. Impaired memory
  c. Self-care deficit
  d. Caregiver role strain

Question 2

Of the four individuals described below, which client has the highest potential for attaining the
  outcome the client will cope effectively with current stressors?
 
  a. A, who stews about negative feelings and situations without taking action
  b. B, who blames himself for the situation, saying he acted stupidly
  c. C, who states he thinks things will eventually work out by themselves
  d. D, who sought help from siblings with whom he has close, conflict-free
  relationships


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

B
Memory impairment is present. Data are not present to suggest the other diagnoses.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The use of high-quality social support is a positive response to stress likely to promote positive
client outcomes. Clients A, B, and C are using the negative responses of avoidance, self-blame, and
wishful thinking.


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Awilson837

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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