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mcmcdaniel

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A 70-year-old patient presents to the health care provider's office complaining of tremors and memory problems. The patient says I just can't get around like I used to. It feels like it takes forever to get started.
 
  Which disorder will the nurse suspect?
  1. Traumatic brain injury
  2. Parkinson disease
  3. Alzheimer disease
  4. Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who presented to the emergency department with delirium. For which conditions will the nurse assess the patient? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Drug abuse
  2. Infection
  3. Drug toxicity
  4. Hypoxemia
  5. Fluid volume deficit


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

Answer: 2
Explanation: Patients with Parkinson disease experience tremors, postural instability, memory impairment, and cognitive and motor slowing. Tremors and motor slowing are not typically associated with Alzheimer disease, dementia due to HIV, or traumatic brain injury.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: Infection, drug toxicity related to polypharmacy and changes in pharmacokinetics, hypoxemia, and fluid imbalance are all factors that may cause delirium in older adults. Drug abuse is a more common source of delirium in adolescents.


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