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vSim George Palo Age: 90 years

Age: 90 years Diagnosis : Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood Score 0 1 89% 1 Feedback Log

Pretest What is the therapeutic value of a cholinesterase inhibitor for a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer disease? - Temporarily slows the progress of the dementia. Rationale: Donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), and galantamine (Reminyl, Razadyne, Nivalin) are cholinesterase inhibitors that have shown modest therapeutic effects and that temporarily slow the progress of dementia-related cognitive decline. They have no effect, however, on the overall course of the disease or on life...

ANT 3520 Skeleton Keys (Quiz Questions and Answers to Study for Final) Which of these cases would a forensic anthropologist analyze? burned case fully fleshed individual airplane crash cremation Which of the following is NOT one of the sub-specialties of biological anthropology? primatology archaeology morphology paleoanthropology forensic identification Forensic anthropology is... (select two correct) a field that involves both anthropology and forensic studies a field that uses traditional ...

Which nursing interventions implemented during Mr. Palo's assessment will assist him to communicate as effectively as his cognitive deterioration allows? (Select all that apply.) - Providing simple explanations about why questions are being asked Phrasing questions so as to require simple answers Arranging for frequent breaks in the assessment process Allowing ample time for the patient to respond to questions. Rationale: The nurse provides simple explanations as often as patients need th...

What is the primary risk factor for the development of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer disease? - Age Which biological assessment or assessments should be given initial priority for an older patient diagnosed with dementia who has begun to demonstrate signs of depression? (Select all that apply.) Weight change Sleep patterns Appetite Elimination patterns Hydration - Weight chang

Documentation Assignments 1. Document your findings related to the focused assessment regarding Mr. Palo’s possible cognitive decline and depression. Include his responses to your assessment. - The findings related to the focused assessment involve the loss of his wife and recent passing of his dog Max contributing to his possible cognitive decline and depression. Mr. Palo states that “If I try to eat or shower, I get so tired that I give up”. When asked about having energy to the acti...

Score 3 0 0 95%          Feedback Log 0:00 Patient 0:00 You checked scene safety. It was correct to check scene safety in order to maintain your own safety. 0:07 You introduced yourself. 0:34 You washed your hands. 0:40 You identified the patient.    This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on 07-11-2022 01:32:38 GMT -05:00 1:13 You washed your hands. 1:21 You identified the patient. 1:45 You asked if the patient had any known al...

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George Palo Age: 90 years Diagnosis: Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood Date of Completion Apr 14, 2020 03:49 AM George Palo Age: 90 years Diagnosis : Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood Score 0 1 89% 1 Feedback Log