Exam 23: Cognition

An adult child brings a parent in to be evaluated and is told the client has Alzheimer disease.The adult child asks the nurse if all the children of the client are going to get the disease.Which risk factors will the nurse include when responding to the inquiry? Select all that apply.

While assessing the cognitive status of a school-age child,the nurse notes that the child was unable to perform division problems and unable to name several former presidents of the United States.Prior to determining that this client has cognitive issues,what should the nurse keep in mind?

The nurse is planning care for a client with Stage 1 Alzheimer disease.Which are the priority nursing diagnoses for the client and family?

An older adult client,hospitalized post-surgery,wakes up in the middle of the night very confused.The nurse reorients the client to the surroundings and gets the client to return to sleep.Which should the nurse consider as a source for the client's confusion?

An older adult client complains of periods of confusion and forgetfulness,but reports clear thought process at most times of the day.Which is the appropriate response from the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations.Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

A student nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology and etiology of Alzheimer disease (AD).Which is true regarding the pathophysiology and etiology of this disease? Select all that apply.

The family of an older adult client is concerned about the changes in the client's behavior.The client used to be a wonderful cook but now cannot even remember how to use a blender.For which causes of impaired cognitive function should the nurse assess the client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing Stage 1 Alzheimer disease.Which intervention will promote a therapeutic environment for a client with acute confusion?

The client is receiving risperidone (Risperdal)for the treatment of schizophrenia.Which client statement indicates the medication is effective?

A nurse manager is educating a group of staff nurses on recognizing the differences between confusion and delirium.Which statements will the nurse manager include? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia.The client asks the nurse what causes the disease.Which response indicating the pathophysiology and etiology of the disease is appropriate by the nurse?

The nurse is preparing an educational program for the family of a client with Alzheimer disease who is ready for discharge.Which will the nurse focus on to reduce the client's risk for injury? Select all that apply.

The nurse is working with a group of parents of children with intellectual disabilities.Which should the nurse recommend to support environmental safety for these children? Select all that apply.

A student nurse is learning about the physiology of the nervous system and its relationship to cognition.What structure plays a role in memory formation?

A nurse is caring for an older adult who displays symptoms of cognitive decline.Which is true regarding the aging process and cognition? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the family of a client with schizophrenia.What should the nurse teach regarding effective communication skills? Select all that apply.

The family of a school-age client is very upset because the child does not seem to know the family.The client has been admitted with pneumonia and has a high fever.What should the nurse teach this family to alleviate stress about the child's confusion? Select all that apply.

A client with schizophrenia is unable to complete activities of daily living.The client does not respond much to what is happening,and lacks interest in the environment.Based on this data,which conclusion by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client with Alzheimer disease (AD)who recently lost the ability to live independently but can still perform activities of daily living (ADLs).Which stage of the disease is this client in?