Author Question: The nurse is educating the new mother about the sleep patterns of a newborn. Which of the following ... (Read 97 times)

Capo · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is educating the new mother about the sleep patterns of a newborn. Which of the following statements should she include in her education?

A)
Newborns usually sleep approximately 16 to 20 hours/day.
B)
Newborns generally sleep 6 to 8 hours/day and then are awake for 2 to 4 hours.
C)
Don't worry about them sleeping too long; they will wake up when they are hungry.
D)
Most newborns will have their days and nights mixed up.

Question 2

A geriatrician and social worker are facilitating a family meeting for the children and wife of a 79-year-old man who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease.

What goal of treatment will the clinicians most likely prioritize in their interactions with the family?
A)
Modest reversal of brain plaque formation and improved symptomatology through cholinesterase inhibitors
B)
Surgical treatment of the underlying ischemic changes that underlie the manifestations of the man's disease
C)
The use of medications such as donepezil and rivastigmine to slow the progression of the disease
D)
Cognitive and behavioral therapy to counteract the agitation, depression, and suspiciousness associated with Alzheimer disease

CourtneyCNorton · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
A

Feedback:

Newborns usually sleep approximately 16 to 20 hours/day. Equally distributed over night and daytime, sleep periods generally last for 1 to 4 hours interspersed with 1- to 2-hour periods of wakefulness. Initially, sleep-wake patterns are based on hunger.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
C

Feedback:

Cholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil and rivastigmine may slow the progression of Alzheimer's but do not reverse the organic brain changes that characterize the etiology. Ischemic changes are associated with vascular dementia, and cognitive therapy is of limited use in treatment.