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james9437

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A client manifesting the signs of Alzheimer's disease is undergoing testing to rule out other causes of this dementia. What test would be performed to rule out an immune disorder as the cause?
 
  A) Complete blood count
  B) Chemistry screening
  C) Fasting blood sugar
  D) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Question 2

A nurse is to provide home care for an ill and frail client. What measure should the
  nurse implement to ensure the client's safety?
 
  A) Suggest the use of an alarm system to summon help
  B) Provide the client with socks as the main means of footwear
  C) Instruct family members to use rugs to cover the floors
  D) Do a fall risk assessment of the client's bedroom


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Tabitha_2016

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate would be performed to rule out an immune disorder or infection. Complete blood count could rule out anemia. Chemistry screening would be done to rule out toxicity and fasting blood sugar could rule out diabetes mellitus

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james9437

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
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