The family of an older client asks if the client is at risk for developing dementia. What information should the nurse ask the family?
1. If there is a family history of the disease.
2. Can the client remember what was served for dinner last night.
3. If the client keeps forgetting where the keys are
4. If the client remembered today's appointment
Question 2The nurse reviews laboratory data and determines that a client has toxic dementia based upon which result?
1. Positive culture of streptococcus of the throat
2. Low serum calcium
3. A vitamin B12 deficiency
4. A high blood sugar
Question 3The nurse is questioning an older client for changes indicating a disorder of cognition. The nurse should suspect that the client may need further testing if the client:
1. has forgotten how to use the phone.
2. keeps making mistakes when balancing the checkbook.
3. cannot tie shoes due to arthritis.
4. forgot the doctor's name.
Question 4A client becomes frustrated with the inability to remember foods eaten during the latest meal and asks if this is the beginning of dementia. The best response by the nurse would be:
1. Yes, it is, which is why I asked the question.
2. Yes, but the symptoms are not very bad and won't progress.
3. No, but you are at risk because of your age.
4. No, short term memory loss is a normal part of aging.
Question 5A client is being evaluated for hallucination. Which findings indicate that hallucinations might be experienced by this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. They are spraying me with chemicals.
2. The voices tell me to kill my neighbors.
3. I see those little men outside every night.
4. I can't remember my best friend's last name.
5. I smell the tear gas when their light is on in their kitchen.
Question 6The nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for developing a mental illness. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Does not sleep most nights
2. Unemployed for over 2 years
3. Meets with best friend once a week
4. Mother diagnosed with bipolar disorder
5. Smokes cigarettes and drinks alcohol every day
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