Exam 18: Neurocognitive Disorders

An older adult was stopped by police for driving through a red light.When asked for a driver's license,the adult hands the police officer a pair of sunglasses.What sign of dementia is evident?

A nurse should anticipate that which symptoms of Alzheimer's disease will become apparent as the disease progresses from moderate to severe to late stage? Select all that apply.

A hospitalized patient with delirium misinterprets reality and a patient with dementia wanders about the home.Which outcome is the priority in both scenarios? Each patient will:

A nurse administers medications to four patients with Alzheimer's disease.Which medication would be expected to antagonize N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)channels rather than cholinesterase?

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

Goals and outcomes for an older adult patient with delirium caused by fever and dehydration will focus on:

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,"I know what you're up to;you're trying to steal my car." What is the nurse's best action?

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

A patient with severe dementia no longer recognizes family members and becomes anxious and agitated when they attempt reorientation.Which alternative could the nurse suggest to the family members?