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JGIBBSON

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While assessing an older adult, the nurse anticipates that the client will respond slowly:
 
  A) In order to be sure the correct answer is given.
  B) Due to irreversible memory impairment.
  C) Due to decreasing oxygen available to the brain secondary to decreased exercise levels.
  D) In order to weigh the pros and cons of the perceived risk inherent in answering the question.

Question 2

When planning care for a client with passive-aggressive personality disorder, the nurse will need to include interventions for which of the following behaviors?
 
  A) Avoidance of anxiety-provoking situations
  B) Compulsive needs for perfection and praise
  C) Dependence on others for decisions
  D) Procrastination and intentional inefficiency


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owenfalvey

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback: People who behave in a passive-aggressive way often do things late or in error as a means of protest rather than directly expressing their dissatisfaction or unwillingness. Answer A is consistent with anxiety disorders. Answer B correlates with behaviors seen in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Answer C occurs in clients with dependent personality disorder.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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