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dbose

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A patient admitted with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is anxious and dehydrated, has reportedly not been eating, and has had a weight loss of 5 lb in 1 week. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority?
 
  a. Fluid volume deficit related to fluid loss
  b. Altered nutrition: Less than body requirements related to anorexia
  c. Fluid volume excess related to reduced urine output
  d. Risk for impaired skin integrity

Question 2

The nurse is using Gordon's 11 categories for data collection in performing a health assessment. Which of the following represents assessment of cognition?
 
  a. How educated is the patient?
  b. How does the patient describe his or her health?
  c. Is the patient well nourished?
  d. Has the patient had treatment for emotional problems?


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mbcrismon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


dbose

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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