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Question 1 2 / 2 pts Which of the following presents with an insidious onset over months to years? delirium depression Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has a gradual onset, and the course of ill... ness and progression is typically slow. Dunphy p. 439 Question 2 2 / 2 pts According to the Alzheimer's disease reasoning algorithm, what is the next step for patients without impairment of multiple cognitive functions? refer to respite care refer to dementia specialist refer to palliative care Referral to the neurologist is needed for the AD patient. Review the algorithm on Dunphy p.108, Figure 8.1 Question 3 2 / 2 pts Which type of dementia has the highest incidence? Parkinson's type vascular type neurosyphilis type Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. Dunphy p. 439 Question 4 2 / 2 pts Which of the following can present as a single episode of recurrent feeling of pervasive sadness? delirium dementia Signal symptoms of depression: Pervasive and sustained mood of sadness, discouragement, lack of pleasure in usual activities, guilt, loss of motivation, low energy, and sleep and/or appetite disturbances. Kennedy p. 451 Question 5 2 / 2 pts An elderly patient arrives with her daughter for an appointment. The mother reports the daughter will not provide assistance with her activities of daily living. As a result the mother has poor hygiene, has lost weight, and is not taking medications as prescribed. The nurse practitioner diagnoses the patient with which of the following? exploitation emotional abuse abandonment The elderly lady is unable to complete her ADLs. Without proper assistance, her health will continue to fail. Week 7: Elder Abuse lecture Quiz Score: 10 out of 10 [Show More]

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