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After 1 week of continuous mental confusion, an older African American client is admitted with a preliminary diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia. What should cause the nurse to question this diagnosis?

A depressed client reports a history of divorce, job loss, family estrangement, and cocaine abuse to a nurse. Which theoretical principle best explains the etiology of this client’s depressive symptoms?

A client diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia exhibits progressive memory loss, diminished cognitive functioning, and verbal aggression upon experiencing frustration. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

What is the transmission route for gastroenteritis?

A child with a history of violence directed at others has a diagnosis of conduct disorder (CD) which priority nursing intervention should be implemented?

A client with depression has just been prescribed the antidepressant phenelizine (Nardil). She says to the nurse, ” The doctor says I will need to watch my diet while I’m on this medication. What foods should I avoid?” Which of the following is the correct response by the nurse?

A widow tells the nurse that her husband died 2 years ago. She continues to feel lonely and vulnerable. Which statement by the widow would indicate that she is considering adaptive coping skill changes? 

A client diagnosed with vascular dementia is discharged to home under the care of his wife. Which information should cause the nurse to question the client’s safety and require further education?

A 13 year old clients father has recently been deployed to a war zone. The client is constantly tearful and exhibits truancy, vandalism, and aggression. The pediatric nurse practitioner should identify this behavior with which adjustment disorder (AD)?

Which behavior would the nurse observe in a client who has histrionic personality disorder?