Mental Health Chpt. 24 Cognitive Disorders 5-8

History and physical examination indicative of memory impairment

A client with amnestic disorder is being evaluated for dementia. Which is a diagnostic characteristic of amnestic disorder? Memory minimally decreased from usual Memory impairment limited to periods of delirium History and physical examination indicative of memory impairment No significant problems with occupational or social functioning

Hypertension

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of staff nurses about neurocognitive disorders. When describing vascular neuorocognitive disorder, the nurse would identify which as posing the greatest risk for this disorder? Heart disease Hypertension Hyperlipidemia Diabetes

To decrease agitation

A nurse is studying the medical chart of a client with delirium. The nurse finds that the client was given haloperidol. What would be the most likely reason for administering this drug to the client? To sedate the client To decrease agitation To improve dietary intake To minimize the effects of alcohol withdrawal

The client will remain free from injury.

An 82-year-old client with a diagnosis of vascular dementia has been admitted to the geriatric psychiatry unit of the hospital. In planning the care of this client, which outcome should the nurse prioritize? The client will demonstrate increased feelings of self-worth. The client will identify life areas that require alterations due to illness. The client will demonstrate decreased agitation. The client will remain free from injury.

The client may echo whatever is heard.

The nurse is assessing a client with aphasia and notes the client may be exhibiting echolalia during their conversation. What signs does the nurse observe that leads to this conclusion? The client may repeat words or sounds over and over. The client may have extreme difficulty forming sentences. The client may echo whatever is heard. The client's speech may be vague and cannot be interpreted.