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Sportsfan2111

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A patient has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, stage 1. The nurse would expect to help the family plan measures to assist the patient with:
 
  a. Perseveration
  b. Recent memory loss
  c. Catastrophic reactions
  d. Progressive gait disturbances

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with delirium has become agitated and fearful. Which nursing inter-vention should the nurse implement to help prevent a catastrophic response?
 
  a. Interact with the patient on an adult-to-child level.
  b. Place the patient in a safe, nonstimulating environment.
  c. Ask the patient to explain what is causing the agitation and fear.
  d. Be prepared to apply physical restraints to minimize the patient's risk for injury.


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ecox1012

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

ANS: B
Recent memory loss is the only symptom listed in the options that would be expected in stage 1 Alzheimer's disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The safety of a patient with delirium is of primary importance. Symptoms of delirium fluctu-ate and may worsen, especially at night. The greater the patient's confusion and disorienta-tion, the greater the possibility for self-harm. The patient should be treated as an adult; to do otherwise is demeaning. Asking for an explanation is inappropriate, because delirious patients cannot formulate rational answers. Patients are never restrained unless all other less restrictive measures have failed.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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