Dr. Wayne says during a case conference, We know that the patient's cognitive disorder is caused by an infectious agent. That automatically rules out ____ as a primary cause..
a. syphilis c. AIDS dementia
b. encephalitis d. Huntington's disease
Question 2
Why might having AIDS produce dementia?
a. Most people with AIDS have a history of Alzheimer's disease.
b. Most people with AIDS are over age 65.
c. The AIDS virus narrows the capillary walls and produces infarctions.
d. The AIDS virus invades the brain and affects mental processes.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Taking a Patient’s Temperature with a Tympanic Thermometer
Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u
The medical assistant often has to reassure and comfort the patient before effective communication c
Instructing a Patient to Use Crutches Correctly
Sleep disorder causes