Exam 17: Neurocognitive Disorders

An older adult with moderately severe dementia forgets where the bathroom is and has episodes of incontinence. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to the patient's family?

A patient has progressive memory deficits associated with dementia. Which nursing intervention would best help the individual function in the environment?

Which of the following will be the focus for goals of care for an older adult patient diagnosed with delirium caused by fever and dehydration?

Which medication prescribed to patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease normalizes levels of glutamate rather than antagonizes cholinesterase?

A nurse gives anticipatory guidance to the family of a patient diagnosed with mild cognitive decline Alzheimer's disease. Which problem common to that stage should the nurse address?

An elderly person presents with symptoms of delirium. The family reports, "Everything was fine until yesterday." What is the most important assessment information for the nurse to gather?

Two patients in a residential care facility have dementia. One shouts to the other, "Move along, you're blocking the road." The other patient turns, shakes a fist, and shouts, "You're trying to steal my car." What is the nurse's best action?

What is the priority need for a patient with late-stage dementia?

A patient with fluctuating levels of consciousness, disturbed orientation, and perceptual alteration begs, "Someone get these bugs off me." What is the nurse's best response?

What is the priority intervention for a patient diagnosed with delirium who has fluctuating levels of consciousness, disturbed orientation, and perceptual alterations?

A hospitalized patient diagnosed with delirium misinterprets reality, while a patient diagnosed with dementia wanders about the home. Which outcome is the priority in both scenarios?

An older adult drove to a nearby store but was unable to remember how to get home or state an address. When police intervened, they found that this adult was wearing a heavy coat and hat, even though it was July. Which stage of Alzheimer's disease is evident?