Author Question: A client with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated and is unable to communicate. The nurse notes ... (Read 18 times)

nramada · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated and is unable to communicate. The nurse notes that this is a change from his regular demeanor.

The nurse performs a thorough assessment of the client, determining that he has an abscessed tooth. This assessment can be termed:
A) health promotion.
B) illness prevention.
C) validation therapy.
D) restorative therapy.

Question 2

When the home care nurse visits a female client age 78 years who is recently widowed, the nurse finds that the home is cluttered with trash. The client appears sad and disheveled. The nurse should assess the client for symptoms of:

A) fatigue.
B) presbyopia.
C) drug overdose.
D) depression.

amynguyen1221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Validation therapy is a type of interpersonal interaction in which the health professional attempts to understand and validate the client's current needs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Symptoms of depression include poor cognitive performance, sleep problems, and lack of initiative.