Author Question: Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of delirium in older adults? 1. A ... (Read 76 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of delirium in older adults?

1. A lack of rigorous exercise that leads to decreased cerebral blood flow
2. Decreased social interaction that leads to profound isolation and psychosis
3. Administration of multiple medications that may cause drugdrug interactions or toxicity
4. Age-related cognitive changes that make older adult clients more susceptible to changes in mental status

Question 2

A mother is concerned because her 6-year-old son stutters. She wants to know if she did anything during her pregnancy to cause this. Which of the following would be the best response? The nurse should:

1. Assess for impaired thermoregulation during the postnatal period.
2. Assess for a family history of the disorder.
3. Verbalize the implied by asking, Are you saying you feel responsible for his problem?
4. Ask if the mother had preeclampsia during labor.

katieost · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Multiple medications may cause drugdrug interactions or toxicity that can cause delirium. While the older adult client is at higher risk for delirium, it is not from age-related cognitive changes. A lack of rigorous exercise will not promote delirium. Decreased social interaction can exacerbate delirium but not cause delirium.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The only known predisposing factor for the development of a communication disorder is a family history of the disorder. For stuttering, especially, family and twin studies provide strong evidence of a genetic factor in its etiology. Since family history is the only known predisposing factor, asking about impaired thermoregulation or preeclampsia is not relevant. Questioning the mother's feelings does not address the cause of the stuttering.