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nevelica

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient diagnosed with vascular dementia gets more confused, agitated, and anxious in the evening. This behavior represents
 
  a. sundowning.
  b. moonlighting.
  c. differentiating.
  d. misinterpreting.

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa spills milk over a plate of partially eaten food. Select the nurse's best response.
 
  a. That won't work. You are manipulating.
  b. You are deliberately making mealtime difficult.
  c. I will get you a fresh plate of food so you can finish.
  d. You are required to eat your meal. I'll wait until you finish.


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aidanmbrowne

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

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The sundown syndrome is the name given to behavior that occurs late in the afternoon or early evening when a patient with dementia becomes more confused. It is sometimes called sundowning. Moonlighting refers to working a second job. Differentiating refers to making distinctions between or among things. Misinterpreting refers to incorrectly perceiving the environment.

Answer to Question 2

C
Patients with anorexia nervosa often use strategies to hide food, spill food, or discard it to avoid eating. The nurse can best handle these behaviors with nonjudgmental confrontation and adherence to established limits. Only the correct answer is a nonjudgmental response. The other options are judgmental or punitive.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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