Chapter 39 Neurocognitive Disorders, Nursing Care of Older Adults with Delirium and Dementia Exam Questions and Answers

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Chapter 39 Neurocognitive Disorders, Nursing Care of Older Adults with Delirium and Dementia Exam Questions and Answers

1. An older adult client is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown substance. The client, who appears to have dementia, has tremors, ataxia of the upper and lower extremities, depression, and confusion. The nurse suspects ingestion of which of the following? A) Lead B) Aluminum C) Manganese D) Mercury 2. An adolescent client is seen in the emergency department with symptoms of dementia, tremors, and ataxia. The client had been sniffing glue with a friend. The nurse suspects the client’s symptoms were caused by poisoning with which of the following? A) Mercury B) Lead. C) Toluene D) Arsenic 3. The nurse is assessing a client who has received a tentative diagnosis of delirium. The nurse is explaining to the family about the major cause of the client’s condition. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate? A) Basically, this diagnosis is based on the client’s inability to talk normally. B) Your report of gradually developing confusion over time was the basis for the diagnosis. C) His diagnosis is primarily based on the rapid onset of his change in consciousness. D) The client’s exposure to an infectious agent led us to determine the diagnosis. 4. As part of a follow-up home visit to an 80-year-old client who has had surgery, the nurse discusses the client’s risk for delirium with his family members. Which of the following would the nurse include as placing the client at increased risk? Select all that apply. A) Urinary tract infection B) Hypertension C) Acute stress D) Bone fractures

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