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colton

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A nurse assessing a new patient asks, What is meant by the old saying, You can't judge a book by looking at the cover'? Which aspect of cognition is the nurse assessing?
 
  a. Memory
  b. Orientation
  c. Attention
  d. Abstraction

Question 2

Individuals with delusions or hallucinations who are agitated and hyperactive may be experiencing
 
  1. deafness.
  2. delirium.
  3. dementia.
  4. depression.


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micaelaswann

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

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Interpretation of proverbs gives assessment information regarding the patient's ability to abstract, which is an aspect of cognition.

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Signs and symptoms of delirium


colton

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

sultana.d

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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