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Alygatorr01285

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Confused older adults who retain social skills are
 
  a. Often assessed as being able to function at a higher level
  b. Often ignored in social situations
  c. Often more confused in social situations
  d. Often encouraged not to interact with others

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Kayla Marina, 68 years old, has an elevated blood pressure. What would be a goal for her care?
 
  a. Resident's blood pressure will be less than 160/90 mm Hg in 1 week
  b. Resident's blood pressure will be normal
  c. Resident's blood pressure will not be elevated
  d. Resident's blood pressure will be monitored t.i.d. for 1 week


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Older adults who retain social skills can often mask serious cognitive and functional problems from others. Acquaintances of socially intact confused older adults usually are surprised when they discover that the older adult has dementia. Responses B, C, and D are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

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Response A is a measurable, realistic, specific, time-related, and attainable goal. Responses B and C are stated as goals, but they are not specific. Response D is a nursing intervention.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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