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craiczarry

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A geriatric nurse specialist is assessing a client who is exhibiting symptoms of delirium. The nurse specialist knows that a risk factor for the development of delirium in older adults is:
 
  A) Often taking multiple medications that may cause interactions or toxicity.
  B) Age-related cognitive changes that make the elderly more susceptible to changes in mental status.
  C) Lack of rigorous exercise that leads to decreased cerebral blood flow.
  D) Decreased social interaction that leads to profound isolation and psychosis.

Question 2

A psychiatric nurse is preparing to receive a client with anorexia nervosa. According to biological theorists, anorexia may be caused partly by:
 
  A) A fixation in the oral stage of psychosexual development.
  B) Excessively controlling and perfectionist parenting styles.
  C) Dysfunction in the hypothalamus.
  D) Aloof and disconnected family relationships.



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parker125

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C




craiczarry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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