Author Question: Which of the following statements accurately characterizes dementia? The disease is A) Equivalent ... (Read 9 times)

OSWALD

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 580
Which of the following statements accurately characterizes dementia? The disease is
 
  A) Equivalent to organic brain syndrome
  B) A result of the normal aging process
  C) Reversible with early diagnosis and treatment
  D) Irreversible with gradual cognitive decline

Question 2

When a nurse makes a home visit and finds that a previously alert and oriented elderly client is demonstrating early signs of confusion, the nurse suspects that the client may be experiencing the onset of
 
  A) Infection
  B) Hyperglycemia
  C) Hepatic encephalopathy
  D) Hyperkalemia



kaylee05

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

Did you know?

Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Did you know?

Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library