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savannahhooper

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease calls the fire department saying, My smoke detectors are going off. Firefighters investigate and discover that the patient misinterpreted the telephone ringing. Which problem is this patient experiencing?
 
  a. Hyperorality
  b. Aphasia
  c. Apraxia
  d. Agnosia

Question 2

A patient with stage 3 Alzheimer's disease tires easily and prefers to stay home rather than attend social activities. The spouse does the grocery shopping because the patient cannot remember what to buy. Which nursing diagnosis applies at this time?
 
  a. Self-care deficit
  b. Impaired memory
  c. Caregiver role strain
  d. Adult failure to thrive


trampas

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

ANS: D
Agnosia is the inability to recognize familiar objects, parts of one's body, or one's own reflection in a mirror. Hyperorality refers to placing objects in the mouth. Aphasia refers to the loss of language ability. Apraxia refers to the loss of purposeful movements, such as being unable to dress.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Memory impairment begins at stage 2 and progresses in stage 3. This patient is able to perform most self-care activities. Caregiver role strain and adult failure to thrive occur later.


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