Author Question: A nurse is caring for an elderly client with Alzheimer's disease (AD). What should the nurse assess ... (Read 44 times)

fox · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

A nurse is caring for an elderly client with Alzheimer's disease (AD). What should the nurse assess for in this client?

A) History of a series of small strokes
B) High-dose folate supplementation
C) Crack cocaine abuse
D) Elevated blood pressure

Question 2

A mobile outreach clinic housed in a van comes into a local community to provide
healthcare to its residents. What service is provided by a mobile outreach clinic?

A) Health promotion and teaching
B) Screening on appointment basis only
C) Inhalation/nebulizer treatments
D) Specialized vision or hearing tests

recede · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
The nurse should assess for elevated blood pressure because hypertension is associated with the development of AD. A series of small strokes is seen in clients with multi-infarct dementia, not AD. Abuse of cocaine, particularly crack cocaine, is associated with crack-related dementia. A low level of the vitamin folate is a risk factor for the development of AD.

Answer to Question 2

A