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QUESTION 1: Considering Mr. Palo’s history and assessment findings, which

factor is most likely the primary contributor to his recent
weight loss?
Your Response: Correct!
Correct Response: Depression
Explanation: A commonly observed physical response to depression is poor

appetite and the resulting weight loss. Although nausea and
vomiting are possible side effects of galantamine, there are no
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QUESTION 2: Which assessment findings would indicate that Mr. Palo is

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experiencing both insufficient nutritional and fluid intake?

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Altered mental status

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Explanation: Indications of poor nutritional and fluid intake would include

all the options with the exception of bradycardia. Such
deficiencies would result in tachycardia and hypotension.
Lippincott Procedures, Nutritional screening
QUESTION 3: Which nursing interventions implemented during Mr Palo’s
QUESTION 3: Which nursing interventions implemented during Mr. Palo s
assessment will assist him to communicate as effectively as his
cognitive deterioration allows? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Response: Allowing ample time for the patient to respond to questions
Phrasing questions so as to require simple answers
Providing simple explanations about why questions are being
asked
Arranging for frequent breaks in the assessment process
Explanation: The nurse provides simple explanations as often as patients

need them, such as “I’m asking these questions so the staff
can see how your health is.” It helps to ask simple questions
(those that require simple answers) rather than compound
questions, and to allow patients ample time to answer.
Patients may become confused or tire easily, so frequent
breaks in the interview may be needed. Although it might
become necessary to rely on family for answers to assessment
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QUESTION 4: When Mr. Palo is unable to button his shirt appropriately after
numerous attempts, the nurse matter-of-factly assumes the
task for him. What is the primary rationale for the nurse’s
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Correct Response: Minimizes his frustration with his failure to complete the task
Explanation: The nurse is correct in using a matter-of-fact approach when

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patients from working unsuccessfully at a task for an extended

time helps in preserving their dignity and minimizing their
frustration with their progressive memory loss. Although the
nurse’s action does help achieve the other options, none of
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them is the primary reason for the intervention.

Edition, p. 467
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that his family has implemented to help deal with his decline
in executive functioning?
Correct Response: “I put all my bills in a special box, and Maggie pays them twice
a month.”
Explanation: Having difficulty paying one’s bills on time and correctly would
be an example of a disturbance in executive functioning,
which is the ability to think abstractly and to plan, initiate,
sequence, monitor, and stop complex behavior. The other
options address Mr. Palo’s poor nutrition, social isolation, and
ineffective self-hygiene issues.

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QUESTION 6: Which statement made by Mr. Palo would demonstrate that his
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religious belief system is influential in his decision not to
consider suicide?
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Correct Response: “No! He gives it and only He can take it away.”
Explanation: Suicidal thoughts are common in people with mood disorders,

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Mr. Palo’s reference to his belief in the time of death being

determined only by God supports the religious influence on his
decision. The other statements express various ethical
objections to suicide but do not indicate that they are based
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QUESTION 7: Mr. Palo states, “I’m old; when you get old, you naturally get
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depressed thinking of all the people you’ve lost and the things
that have changed.” To best address his safety, which initial
response should the nurse make?
Correct Response: “Depression isn’t a normal part of getting older. Are you
thinking about ending your life?”
Explanation: Depression is not an expected, normal part of aging. To

diagnose and treat the estimated 14% of older adults with
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be part of a regular visit to the primary provider. Too often,
both provider and older adult patient may view changes in
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QUESTION 1: Considering Mr. Palo’s history and assessment findings, which

Your Response: Correct!

Correct Response: Depression

Explanation: A commonly observed physical response to depression is poor

Videbeck, S. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 8th

QUESTION 2: Which assessment findings would indicate that Mr. Palo is

experiencing both insufficient nutritional and fluid intake?

(Select all that apply.)

Your Response: Correct!

Correct Response: General weakness

Altered mental status

Explanation: Indications of poor nutritional and fluid intake would include

Lippincott Procedures, Nutritional screening

Your Response: Correct!

Explanation: The nurse provides simple explanations as often as patients

Your Response: Correct!

Explanation: The nurse is correct in using a matter-of-fact approach when

assuming tasks the patient can no longer perform. Preventing

patients from working unsuccessfully at a task for an extended

them is the primary reason for the intervention.

Videbeck, S. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 8th

Your Response: Correct!

Videbeck, S. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 8th

Explanation: Suicidal thoughts are common in people with mood disorders,

especially depression. An individual’s belief systems and values

can influence his or her decision concerning the act of suicide.

Mr. Palo’s reference to his belief in the time of death being

on his religious belief system.

Videbeck, S. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 8th

Your Response: Correct!

Explanation: Depression is not an expected, normal part of aging. To

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