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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...

George Palo vSim_Mental Health Exam 2022/2023 | NURS 9222 Mental Health_George Palo – Graded A+ 1. Document your findings related to the focused assessment regarding Mr. Palo’s possible cognitive decline and depression. Include his responses to your assessment. Findings related to Mr. Palo’s possible cognitive decline and depression would be the passing of his wife, of 65 years, a few years back, the recent passing of his dog Max. He isn’t able to hunt like he use to hunt and doesn’...

Mental Health Case: George Palo 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 ask...

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...

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...

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 0:00 Patient You should have checked scene safety to maintain your own safety before entering the room. 0:00 You introduced yourself. 0:15 You washed your hands. 0:20 You identified the patient. 0:33 You asked the patie...

vSim George Palo Age: 90 years

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 change Appetite Hydration When considering conditions that result in cognitive impairment, which character...

vSim George Palo Age: 90 years

George Palo Age: 90 years Diagnosis: Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood