Author Question: A patient says, I'm like a wind-tossed leaf. My goal is to find meaning in life. The nurse should ... (Read 53 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient says, I'm like a wind-tossed leaf. My goal is to find meaning in life. The nurse should consider referring the patient to which group?

a. Self-help
b. Spirituality
c. Reality orientation
d. Psychoeducational

Question 2

Select the most realistic short-term goal for the care of a patient with mild AD who takes donepezil (Aricept). The patient will

a. maintain present cognitive ability.
b. show improved cognitive ability.
c. engage in abstract thinking.
d. communicate clearly.

cpetit11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Lack of meaning in one's life is a spiritual concern. Referral to a spirituality group has potential for helping the client. The other options do not address the patient's expressed concern.

Answer to Question 2

A
Donepezil can be expected to inhibit cholinesterase (ChE), increasing the amount of intrasynaptic ACh. This drug does not cure AD, nor will it stop its eventual progression. For the present it should, however, preserve the patient's level of cognitive function.