This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse discusses recent changes with a 74-year-old client. The client is distraught stating, I ... (Read 90 times)

pepyto

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse discusses recent changes with a 74-year-old client. The client is distraught stating, I forgot an important appointment; and I lost my wallet The older adult has always cherished being intelligent, alert, and informed,
 
  so even minor lapses in cognition are a source of stress. How should the nurse best interpret these recent deficits in memory?
 
  A) The older adult is likely experiencing the early stages of Alzheimer disease.
  B) The older adult is likely experiencing a temporary state of delirium that will self-resolve.
  C) The older adult may be experiencing age-related changes in personality.
  D) The older adult may be experiencing mild cognitive impairment.

Question 2

A 69-year-old has recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and has asked the nurse to help her remember things better. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is appropriate for this older adult?
 
  A) Knowledge deficit
  B) Altered thought processes
  C) Health-seeking behaviors
  D) Altered health maintenance


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

marict

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Healthy older adults will not experience any significant cognitive impairment that interferes with daily life, but they will notice minor deficits in some aspects of cognitive function and improvements in other aspects. Longitudinal studies have identified patterns of cognitive change that are likely to occur even in the absence of any pathologic processes. This does not rule out the possibility of dementia or delirium, but a fundamental change in personality is unlikely.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
The nursing diagnosis of health-seeking behaviors is defined as the state in which an individual in stable health actively seeks ways to alter personal health habits and/or the environment in order to move toward a higher level of wellness. The older adult is seeking help from the nurse to remember things better so this is the most appropriate diagnosis.


pepyto

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
TY


marict

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
Happy to Help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Many medications that are used to treat infertility are injected subcutaneously. This is easy to do using the anterior abdomen as the site of injection but avoiding the area directly around the belly button.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
Recent Impacts on the Moon Recent Impacts on the Moon
This 80-year old man in a village in Hubei, China, has slowed down, but he has not retired. He is ... This 80-year old man in a village in Hubei, China, has slowed down, but he has not retired. He is ...
Use face cradle covers to prevent the client’s skin from touching the face cradle upholstery. Use face cradle covers to prevent the client’s skin from touching the face cradle upholstery.
Inspection of client Inspection of client
A non-interest-bearing five-year note for $54600.00 issued May 1, 2015, is discounted April 1, ... A non-interest-bearing five-year note for $54600.00 issued May 1, 2015, is discounted April 1, ...
Video: Role of ATP in muscle movement

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library