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cookcarl

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse is concerned that an elderly client is experiencing polypharmacy. Polypharmacy means the client:
 
  a. uses several pharmacies. c. sees more than one doctor.
  b. takes many medications. d. has many ailments.

Question 2

The nurse is trying to determine the type of mental status changes a client is demonstrating. Which condition is of the shortest duration by definition?
 
  a. Acute confusion
  b. Dementia
  c. Alzheimer's disease
  d. Depression


pratush dev

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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cookcarl

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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