Asked by Victoria Fischer on Jun 22, 2024
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An elderly patient admitted from a skilled nursing residence to a medical-surgical unit is exhibiting confusion,distractibility,memory loss,and irritability.She has a medical diagnosis of Dehydration.Which of the following should lead the nurse to suspect that dementia,rather than depression or dehydration,is the source of the symptoms?
A) Rambles, speaks incoherently, answers questions inappropriately
B) Speaks slowly with delayed response to questions, but responds appropriately
C) Awakens early in the day yet sleeps almost constantly during the day
D) Sometimes has difficulty concentrating on details of the present situation
Dementia
A broad category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, affecting daily functioning.
Dehydration
A condition resulting from the excessive loss of body water, impairing normal bodily functions.
Distractibility
A condition where an individual has difficulty maintaining attention and is easily drawn away from tasks by irrelevant stimuli.
- Differentiate between symptoms of dementia, depression, and conditions like dehydration in elderly patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between symptoms of dementia, depression, and conditions like dehydration in elderly patients.
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