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,A nurse is caring B.
for a group of
older adult
clients. Which of (Delirium is characterized by a change
the following in cognition that occurs over a short
manifestations period of time. It results from a
indicates one of secondary physiological condition
the clients is (e.g., infection, surgery, prolonged
experiencing hospitalization, hypoxia, fever,
delirium? medications) and is a transient
A. A client wants disorder. Although delirium can occur
to know the with any age, it is more common in
current time while older adults. It frequently progresses
there is a clock in the evening hours and is sometimes
on the wall. called "sundown syndrome." Delirium
B. A client is characterized by alterations in
attempts to climb memory, agitation, restlessness,
out of bed and illusions, or hallucinations. A client
repeatedly states who becomes acutely confused and
she must get agitated may be showing
home. manifestations of delirium.)
C. A client
requests extra
blankets when
the thermostat in
the room
indicates 25.6
,Degrees C (78 F).
D. A client refuses
to get out of bed
and has no
motivation to
attend to daily
hygiene.
, A community D.
health nurse is
providing
teaching to the (Dementia usually appears first as
family of a client forgetfulness. Other manifestations
who has primary may be apparent only upon
dementia. Which neurologic examination or cognitive
of the following testing. Loss of functioning
manifestations progresses slowly from impaired
should the nurse language skills and difficulty with
tell the family to ordinary daily activities to severe
expect? memory loss and complete
A. Decreased disorientation with withdrawal from
auditory and social interaction.)
visual acuity.
B. Decreased
display of
emotion.
C. Personality
traits that are
opposite of
original traits.
D. Forgetfulness
gradually
progressing to
disorientation.