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Mimi

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A newly admitted elderly client seems to become confused and agitated every evening after dinner. This client most likely is suffering from:
 
  a. Alzheimer's disease
  b. Acute dementia
  c. Sundown syndrome
  d. Delirium

Question 2

Self-protective responses are seen in behaviors that meet basic:
 
  a. Goals
  b. Needs
  c. Wants
  d. Demands


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

C
Sundown syndrome typically occurs during the late afternoon, evening, or night when an elderly person is in unfamiliar surroundings. The other three options occur at any time of day, evening, or night. The symptoms often disappear when the client is back in familiar surroundings.

Answer to Question 2

B
People behave in many ways to secure basic safety and security needs.


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

xiaomengxian

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

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