Author Question: Which symptom is often the earliest to occur in a patient with Alzheimer's disease? a. Difficulty ... (Read 46 times)

viki · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which symptom is often the earliest to occur in a patient with Alzheimer's disease?

a. Difficulty solving simple math problems
b. Problems performing simple tasks
c. Mild forgetfulness
d. Inability to read

Question 2

A patient with anxiety is prescribed oxazepam (Serax). What safety measures must the nurse be sure to include in this patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

a. Call for help when getting out of bed.
b. Use a walker for ambulation.
c. Assess gait for steadiness.
d. Change positions slowly.
e. Take two tablets whenever a dose is missed.

kardosa007 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Alzheimer's disease symptoms begin very slowly. In the early stage, the first symptom is mild forgetfulness, which is sometimes confused with age-related memory changes.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
Oxazepam is a benzodiazepine. Common side effects of these drugs include sedation, sleepiness, depression, light-headedness, ataxia, and unsteadiness. The patient's gait must always be as-sessed for steadiness when these drugs are prescribed. Patients may need assistance getting out of bed, changing positions, or walking, but do not necessarily need a walker. Patients should be taught not to take double doses of any drug because this could cause drug overdose with severe side effects or adverse effects.