Author Question: Which of the following individuals is most likely to possess an increased risk of developing ... (Read 21 times)

ec501234 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following individuals is most likely to possess an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in the future?

A) A man with a family history of Down syndrome
B) A woman with a diagnosis of autism
C) A man whose admission assessment reveals polypharmacy
D) A woman with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes

Question 2

Which self-care activity should the nurse instruct an older patient with a history of congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension?

A) Monitoring of radial heart rate and lung sounds
B) Starting a course of antibiotics with temperature increases
C) Accurate measurement of total daily fluid intake and output
D) Adjustment of blood pressure medication dosage based on home blood pressure readings

af · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
A family history of Down syndrome is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Autism is not a noted risk factor and both polypharmacy and poorly controlled blood sugar could contribute to delirium, not dementia.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Monitoring of heart rate and lung sounds is an appropriate self-care activity for older adults. Changing medication dosages and beginning a course of antibiotics are not safe or appropriate actions, while detailed monitoring of intake and output is unnecessary.