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What data should the nurse expect during an assessment of an elderly patient diagnosed with
moderate dementia?
A. Loss of recent and long-term memory
B. Excessive nighttime sleeping
C. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculation
D. Inability to che and swallow food - ANSWER - A


A patient with Alzheimer's disease is expressing frustration because of difficulty verbalizing
needs. Which communication strategy should the nurse choose?
A. Finish the patient's sentences so as to minimize anxiety
B. Ask open-ended questions to allow adequate time for answers
C. Ask simple questions, focusing on one topic at a time
D. Adapt the communication to the apparent age represented by the patient's behavior -
ANSWER - C


The nurse is panning home care for a patient with Alzheimer's disease. Which intervention
should the nurse plan first?
A. Tour the home with family to identify and resolve safety issues.
B. Schedule frequent time alone to reduce anxiety and stress.
C. Plan many activities to improve the client's attention and memory
C. Promote moderate exercise prior to bedtime to induce a restful sleep - ANSWER - A


When providing community health care teaching regarding the early warning signs of
Alzheimer's disease, which signs should the nurse advise family members to report? (Select all
the apply)
A. Problems performing basic calculations such as counting change from a purchase.
B. Becoming lost when in a familiar environment.
C. Misplacing objects such as car keys in spite of designating a place for them

, D. Difficulty operation a new piece of technology such as a DVD player
E. Forgetting the name of someone who was introduced a week ago - ANSWER - A,B
What should the school nurse include in teaching girls about lifelong bone health?
A. A diet in grains, proteins, and potatoes will promote bone strength
B. Calcium intake while young is important for bone health in later life
C. Prolonged and intense aerobic exercise is necessary build bone mass
D. Too many pregnancies will increase bone loss with aging. - ANSWER - B


A patient with osteoporosis is recovering from a hip fracture and complaining of hunger between
meals. Which food items should the nurse provide?
A. Toast with grape jelly and hot tea.
B. Peanut butter crackers and orange juice
C. Apple juice and graham crackers
D. Yogurt with strawberries and milk - ANSWER - D


A patient with early stage Alzheimer's disease has been receiving donepezil (Aricept) for 2
months. What data indicates that the expected outcome has been achieved?
A. Increased muscle strength and tone
B. Maintained ability to solve simple problems.
C. Improved sense of well-being and happiness
D. Decreased episodes of urinary incontinence. - ANSWER - B


A patient with early-stage Alzheimer's disease is admitted to the surgical unit for a skin biopsy.
Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?
A. Risk for Impaired Physical Mobility r/t progression of disability.
B. Impaired Skin Integrity r/t immobility and impaired nutrition
C. Potential for Injury r/t chronic confusion and physical deficits
D. Social Isolation r/t personality and behavior changes - ANSWER - C


A patient with Alzheimer's Disease stated she saw her grandmother through a window. After the
nurse told her that this person was not her grandmother, the patients became upset and
attempted to leave the unit. How should the nurse respond?

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