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ARLKQ

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An older patient is admitted to the hospital with an acute onset of mental changes and recent falls. The nurse knows that the most common cause of mental changes is
 
  a. hypoxia.
  b. infection.
  c. cerebrovascular accident.
  d. electrolyte imbalance.

Question 2

Commonly used medications for withdrawal symptoms include
 
  a. chlordiazepoxide and folic acid.
  b. chlordiazepoxide and lorazepam.
  c. lorazepam and promethazine.
  d. promethazine and thiamine.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Some slight memory dysfunction is common with increasing age, but a significant decline may represent a change in individual need and may be a result of acute or chronic conditions. Acute mental status changes caused by infection, metabolic imbalances, or medications are usually reversible after identification and treatment.

Answer to Question 2

B
Commonly used medications include chlordiazepoxide and lorazepam for withdrawal symptoms and ondansetron and promethazine for nausea. Thiamine, folic acid, and multivitamins should be added to intravenous fluids.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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