Author Question: Which client exhibits signs and symptoms of delirium and not dementia or depression? a. The onset ... (Read 106 times)

arivle123 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which client exhibits signs and symptoms of delirium and not dementia or depression?

a. The onset is sudden and acute.
b. The cognitive changes are hidden by client.
c. The client demonstrates apathetic demeanor or flat affect.
d. The client's ability to perform ADLs is intact.

Question 2

The grieving process is more difficult when a person:

a. has experienced many previous losses in life.
b. was emotionally independent of the deceased.
c. had few unresolved conflicts with the deceased.
d. recognizes the deceased was an elderly person, so it was time for death.

alexisweber49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Cognitive changes which that occur with delirium are sudden in nature. A client with dementia may attempt to hide cognitive changes in the early stages, and they are able to perform ADLs in the early stage as well. Clients suffering from depression often display apathy or a flat affect.

Answer to Question 2

A
The following factors have negative effects on the mourning process: high dependency on the deceased, ambivalence toward the deceased, a poor or absent support system, a high number of past losses or other recent losses, poor physical or mental health, and young age of the deceased. Data do not support the other options.