Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient with memory deficits. The patient asks the nurse about foods that ... (Read 222 times)

arivle123 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient with memory deficits. The patient asks the nurse about foods that may help improve memory. Which food(s) is/are linked to enhanced memory? (Select all that apply.)

a. Salmon
b. Red meat
c. Pork loin
d. Leafy green vegetables
e. Fruit

Question 2

The home health nurse assesses caregivers for a person with a cognitive deficit. Which finding(s) is/are characteristic of exhaustion? (Select all that apply.)

a. Irritability with other family members and the patient
b. Report of sleep disturbances
c. Anger at patient and self
d. Depression
e. Fatigue

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

Answer to Question 1

A, D, E
Studies show that fish and omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, fruits and vegetables, curcumin (curry spice), and the traditional Mediterranean diet may lower the risk for loss of cognitive function and/or Alzheimer disease (AD).

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D, E
All options are characteristics of exhaustion in caregivers to the cognitively impaired.