An older patient with dehydration is exhibiting confusion,distractibility,memory loss,and irritability.Which behaviors should lead the nurse to suspect that dementia,rather than depression or dehydration,is the source of the symptoms?

A) Rambles,speaks incoherently,and 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

What secretes glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex steroids?

A) Thyroid gland
B) Parathyroid glands
C) Adrenal cortex
D) Anterior pituitary

An infant has developed staphylococcal pneumonia. Nursing care of the child with pneumonia includes which interventions? (Select all that apply.)

A) Cluster care to conserve energy
B) Round-the-clock administration of antitussive agents
C) Strict intake and output to avoid congestive heart failure
D) Administration of antibiotics

The nurse is examining a 2-month-old infant and notices asymmetry of the infant's gluteal folds. The nurse should assess for other signs of what disorder?

A) Spina bifida
B) Down syndrome
C) Hip dislocation
D) Fractured clavicle

What makes a nursing history different from a medical history when collecting assessment data from the patient?

A) A nursing history focuses on the patient's responses to the health problem.
B) The same information is gathered; the difference is in who obtains the information.
C) A nursing history is gathered using a specific format.
D) A medical history collects more in-depth information.