The client in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease and his adult son attend an appointment at the community mental health center. While conversing with the nurse, the son states, “I am tired of hearing about how things were 30 years ago. Why does Dad always talk about the past?” The nurse should tell the son:

A nurse uses the CAGE screening tool during an assessment interview. Which client statement corresponds to the “G” component of the CAGE questionnaire?

A nurse is assessing an older adult client who was admitted to the medical unit with pneumonia. The client’s family reports that the client was independent and cognitively intact two days ago. During the evening shift, the nurse observes that the client is disoriented, has difficulty focusing on questions, and alternates between agitation and drowsiness. The nurse suspects the client may be experiencing delirium rather than dementia. Which assessment findings support the nurse’s suspicion of delirium?Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected neurocognitive disorder. Which finding would most strongly support Alzheimer’s disease progression?

The nurse is planning an eating disorder protocol for hospitalized clients experiencing bulimia and anorexia. Which elements should be excluded in the protocol?

A nurse suspects an older adult’s cognitive symptoms may be related to depression rather than Alzheimer’s disease. Which assessment finding supports this interpretation?

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected alcohol use disorder. Which finding obtained during the nursing history most strongly supports problematic alcohol use?

A patient weighs 29 lbs. and is on Valproic Acid. The physician orders 20 mg/kg/day. She is to have a dose twice a day. Using the label below, how many milliliters would you give her per dose? [BLANK-1] Round answer to the nearest hundredths as needed and Include label

An older adult hospitalized for pneumonia becomes suddenly disoriented, attempts to remove the IV line, and reports seeing insects crawling on the wall. Symptoms fluctuate throughout the day. Which nursing action is the priority implementation?

A client with Alzheimer’s disease is going to live with his daughter who does not work outside of the home. The nurse determines that the daughter needs further education when she makes which statement?