Exam 47: Care of Patients with Cognitive Disorders

The nurse is assisting the patient with middle-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD)with dressing.Which action is most appropriate?

The nurse clarifies terminology related to cognitive disorders.Match the options to the expected characteristics.(Options may be used more than once.) -Uses confabulation to cover memory gaps

What does the Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE)assess? (select all that apply)

The nurse notes that the newly admitted patient with Alzheimer disease (AD)has significant anomia.Which intervention is most appropriate for this problem?

The nurse is caring for a patient with moderate Alzheimer disease (AD)in a long-term care facility who "sundowns." The nurse understands that which action would be most beneficial for this patient?

In which situation should the nurse document that the patient with AD exhibited agnosia?

Which percentage of the population that is 85 years of age and older has some stage of Alzheimer disease (AD)?

The CNA approaches the older adult in the long-term care facility and says,"Oh,look! Your pretty dress is icky with food spots! Let's change your clothes,sweetie." The nurse identifies that the CNA is using which type of communication?

Which criteria must be established to assign a diagnosis of dementia?

How should the nurse speak when communicating with a patient with moderate Alzheimer dementia?

The home health nurse is counseling a family who will be caring for a relative with moderate-stage Alzheimer disease (AD).Which information is most important to include?