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NUR 448 Exam 3 (Practice Questions) with Correct Answers The focus of nursing care for a patient diagnosed with dementia is: a. individualizing care. b. improving cognition. c. maintaining optimum function. d. promoting self-confidence and self-esteem. - Ans:-C An older adult patient has...

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NUR 448 Exam 3 (Practice Questions)
with Correct Answers

The focus of nursing care for a patient diagnosed with dementia is:


a.


individualizing care.


b.


improving cognition.


c.


maintaining optimum function.


d.


promoting self-confidence and self-esteem. - Ans:✔✔-C


An older adult patient has fluctuating levels of awareness, anxiety, and appears to be picking things out

of the air. The patient says, "I saw my granddaughter standing at the foot of the bed last night." The

nurse should suspect:
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a.


delirium.


b.


dementia.


c.


schizophrenia.


d.


bipolar disorder. - Ans:✔✔-A


An older adult presents with symptoms of delirium. The family says, "Everything was fine until

yesterday." The most important assessment information to gather is:


a.


a list of medications the patient currently takes.


b.


whether or not the patient has experienced any recent losses.


c.

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whether or not the patient has ingested aged or fermented foods.


d.


the patient's recent personality characteristics and changes. - Ans:✔✔-A


The family of a patient diagnosed with AD is concerned about the patient's occasional urinary

incontinence. The nurse should give which suggestion?


a.


Use adult diapers.


b.


Put a sign on the bathroom door.


c.


Limit fluid intake to 1,000 ml daily.


d.


Take the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours. - Ans:✔✔-D


A nurse gives anticipatory guidance to the family of a patient diagnosed with mild AD. Which problem

common to that stage should be addressed?


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a.


Violent outbursts


b.


Emotional disinhibition


c.


Communication deficits


d.


Inability to feed or bathe self - Ans:✔✔-C


Which assessment finding would be expected in a patient in the early stage of HD?


a.


Cogwheel rigidity


b.


Irritability


c.




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