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Title: An 80-year-old client who has been living alone in an apartment is admitted to a psychiatric unit ...
Post by: Ij23 on Jan 20, 2018
An 80-year-old client who has been living alone in an apartment is admitted to a psychiatric unit after an episode of mental confusion that has worsened over the course of 1 week. A preliminary diagnosis of Alzheimer disease is given.
 
  Why should a nurse question this diagnosis?
  A) Alzheimer disease does not occur after 70 years.
  B) Persons with Alzheimer disease cannot live alone.
  C) Alzheimer disease does not develop suddenly.
  D) A thorough examination was not done.


Title: An 80-year-old client who has been living alone in an apartment is admitted to a psychiatric unit ...
Post by: nyke50@yahoo.co on Jan 20, 2018
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