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dejastew

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A nurse should anticipate that which symptoms of Alzheimer's disease will become apparent as the disease progresses from moderate to severe to late stage? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Agraphia
  b. Hyperorality
  c. Fine motor tremors
  d. Hypermetamorphosis
  e. Improvement of memory

Question 2

Which assessment findings would the nurse expect in a patient with delirium? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Impaired level of consciousness
  b. Disorientation to place and time
  c. Wandering attention
  d. Apathy
  e. Agnosia


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

ANS: A, B, D
The memories of patients with Alzheimer's disease continue to deteriorate. These patients demonstrate the inability to read or write (agraphia), the need to put everything into the mouth (hyperorality), and the need to touch everything (hypermetamorphosis). Fine motor tremors are associated with alcohol withdrawal delirium, not dementia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
Disorientation to place and time is an expected finding. Orientation to person (self) usually remains intact. Attention span is short, and difficulty focusing or shifting attention as directed is often noted. Patients with delirium commonly experience illusions and hallucinations. Fluctuating levels of consciousness are expected. Agnosia occurs with dementia. Apathy is associated with depression.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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