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Question 1 of 5

A nursing intervention that would be appropriate to provide respite care?

A. Help the wife to arrange for adult day care for the patient.

B. Encourage permanent placement of the patient in the Alzheimer's unit of a long-term care facility.

C. Refer the wife to a home health agency to arrange daily home nursing visits to assist with the patient's care.

D. Arrange for hospitalization of the patient for 3 or 4 days so that the wife can visit out-of-town friends and relatives.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Help the wife to arrange for adult day care for the patient.

Question 2 of 5

During your visit Mrs. Aster complains of ringing in her ears. In questioning her, which of the following responses would indicate to you that she understands the possible cause?

A. I have been eating a lot of fruits lately.

B. I have been taking a vitamin supplement.

C. I went to a loud jazz concert last night.

D. I have been taking more aspirin lately.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I have been taking more aspirin lately.

Question 3 of 5

The first stage of Alzheimer's disease is characterized by:

A. depression and anger

B. hand tremors and confusion

C. headaches and depression

D. memory loss and confusion

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: memory loss and confusion

Question 4 of 5

A patient arrives in the ER with blurred and double vision, muscle weakness, and intolerance of temperature changes. The physician suspects multiple sclerosis. What test would you expect the physician to do in order to confirm his or her suspicions?

A. CBC with a very low WBC count.

B. MRI with gadolinium showing demyelination of nerve fibers.

C. Endocrine function study with a low growth hormone and high T3 and T4.

D. Fasting glucose test with a result over 300 mg/dL.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: MRI with gadolinium showing demyelination of nerve fibers.

Question 5 of 5

To evaluate a patient's intellectual function, the nurse should assess:

A. The patient's ability to understand, reason, and recall information.

B. The patient's blood pressure.

C. The patient's respiratory rate.

D. The patient's skin texture.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The patient's ability to understand, reason, and recall information.

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