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jerry coleman

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on: Jul 22, 2018
An adult child who has brought the client in to be evaluated has been told the client has Alzheimer's disease. The adult child asks the nurse if all the children of the client are going to get the disease.
 
  The nurse responds that which of the following is the greatest risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease? 1. Age
   2. Genetic predisposition
   3. History of previous head injury
   4. Environmental exposure

Question 2

Which of the following is not a principle to use for the care of patients experiencing pain?
 
  a. Assess the pain.
  b. Treat the contributing factors.
  c. Choose the least invasive route of administration.
  d. Do not use combinations of analgesics.


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honnalora

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1. Age

Rationale:
Growing older is the greatest risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease. The combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors also affect the risk. Some genetic mutations on specific chromosomes have been shown to cause Alzheimer's disease but these genes account for less than 5 of all cases of Alzheimer's disease. Epidemiological studies have also shown some increased risk related to history of previous head injury.

Answer to Question 2

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Principles to manage pain include assess the pain, treat the contributing factors, choose the least invasive route of administering medication, administer medications around the clock, keep patients in control of their own analgesia as much as possible, and titrate doses to provide maximum pain relief and minimum side effects.


jerry coleman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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