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HCHenry

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An 80-year-old client who has been living alone in an apartment is admitted to a psychiatric unit after an episode of mental confusion that has worsened over the course of 1 week. A preliminary diagnosis of Alzheimer disease is given.
 
  Why should a nurse question this diagnosis?
  A) Alzheimer disease does not occur after 70 years.
  B) Persons with Alzheimer disease cannot live alone.
  C) Alzheimer disease does not develop suddenly.
  D) A thorough examination was not done.

Question 2

This is the first time that a newly admitted client has been in an inpatient psychiatric unit. The client states, I'm not going to these groups. I'm here to get some rest. Which nursing response reflects knowledge of milieu therapy?
 
  A) Group therapy gives you a chance to learn new coping skills and to practice them before you go home.
  B) Group therapy is mandatory. All patients must attend.
  C) Group therapy is optional. You can go if you think it will help you or if you find the topic interesting.
  D) Group therapy is an economical way of providing therapy.



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ecabral0

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




HCHenry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


DylanD1323

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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