Alzheimer's Disease (Advanced Stages) Prep Exam Questions And 100%Correct Answers.
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Alzheimer\'s Disease
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Alzheimer\'s Disease
This exam includes which component? - Answer Judgment.
Evaluation of cognitive function includes assessment of attention, concentration, judgment, perception, learning, memory, communication, language, and speed of processing information.
When the nurse is conducting the client's cognitive f...
Alzheimer's Disease (Advanced Stages) Prep Exam Questions And 100%Correct Answers.
This exam includes which component? - Answer Judgment.
Evaluation of cognitive function includes assessment of attention, concentration, judgment, perception, learning, memory, communication, language, and speed of processing information.
When the nurse is conducting the client's cognitive function, which components of the mental status exam best assesses the client's cognition? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.) - Answer Level of consciousness.
Level of consciousness is an assessment of the client's cognition.
Remote memory.
Remote memory is an assessment of the client's cognition.
What is the best explanation by the nurse? - Answer The healthcare provider is looking for changes in the brain that are consistent with Alzheimer's disease or for other conditions that can cause the client's symptoms.
Although there are no diagnostic tests that provide a definitive differential diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, several imaging tests provide data that show changes consistent with AD. Other problems that cause dementia may also be found via neuroimaging tests.
How should the nurse explain the lab information to the client's spouse? - Answer Normal laboratory test results help rule out other causes for the symptoms.
There are many causes of dementia, especially in the older client. Laboratory tests help rule out treatable causes before a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is established.
Which understanding by the nurse regarding Alzheimer's disease is accurate? - Answer Changes in behavior and personality often occur in early Alzheimer's disease.
Subtle changes in behavior and personality, which would easily be recognized by a loved one, occur even
in early Alzheimer's disease. The client's spouse asks the nurse what are typical behaviors for early stage Alzheimer's disease. Which nursing explanation best promotes effective communication? - Answer Frequently misplacing the keys to the car.
Losing or misplacing valuable objects is seen in early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The client is still able to function independently.
Which nursing intervention is best when interviewing the client and her spouse to elicit information about possible risk factors for Alzheimer's disease? - Answer Ask if there is any family history of Alzheimer's disease.
There seems to be a genetic predisposition to the development of Alzheimer's disease for many individuals. Genetic testing may be useful for the differential diagnosis because four genes are currently associated with the disease. In addition, information about previous head trauma, exposure to toxic or metal waste, or any viral illnesses should be elicited when the nurse obtains Esther's history.
How should the nurse explain the therapeutic effect of donepezil to the couple? - Answer Improves thinking and functioning abilities.
Donepezil, classified as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, is used in Alzheimer's disease to delay the onset of cognitive decline.
How should the nurse respond? - Answer Reinforce that this medication provides the most benefit to persons with early-stage Alzheimer's disease, so it is important to start it right away.
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, such as donepezil, are most useful in stabilizing cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Which side effect should the nurse instruct the spouse to report immediately? - Answer Dizziness.
Dizziness may be a predictor of a serious side effect of syncope and should be reported immediately.
Which information indicates the trazodone is having the desired effect? - Answer The client sleeps through the night.
Trazodone is an antidepressant often used to improve sleep in the client with Alzheimer's disease.
Which information indicates possible serious side effects of trazodone? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.) - Answer The client is also taking MAOIs.
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