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YOUR OBJECTIVE
GORIMO, Nicole Ivy Z.
BSN 3 JOHNSON
Grp/ 24
A nurse’s responsibility includes the Patient NT is an 89-year elderly
identification of concerns of patients lady with progressive
upon admission to any medical 01 Alzheimer’s disease.
facility or during bedside rounds.
Choose from among the following
patients with Cognitive Impairment
by placing a (/) check mark and an Rationale:
(X) if otherwise.
Alzheimer's Disease is progressive disease that
destroys memory and other important mental
functions. In its early stages, memory loss is mild,
but with late-stage Alzheimer's, individuals lose the
ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their
environment.
 Mery is a 73-year-old woman
who is seeking a refill for her
02 Donepezil for her maintenance

Rationale:

Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related

to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's
disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and
the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme
blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural
substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
 Abby, newlywed, complains
about having unusual bleeding
03 for 1 month

Rationale:

Abnormal uterine bleeding is excessive menstrual bleeding or

bleeding between periods. In most cases, the cause is not
known. Known causes of abnormal uterine bleeding include
polyps, fibroids, endometriosis, medication, infection and
some forms of contraception.
 Mr. M who has cognitive
04 impairment and is risk for fall

Rationale:

Mr. M has already Cognitive impairment and it has

been identified as a risk factor for falls in aging.
Dementia is considered an independent risk factor for
falling in older adults.
 Patient B, age 65 with chief
complaint of decreased appetite
05 for 1 week is admitted at
Emergency
Room.

Rationale:

Eating and drinking becomes more difficult as dementia

progresses. People in the later stages of dementia may
experience loss of appetite among other symptoms.
 Patient NT is an 89-year elderly ladA 67-
year-old Patient was referred to the
specialty memory clinic facility with 2-
06 year history of repetitiveness, memory
loss and executive function lossy with
progressive Alzheimer’s disease.

Rationale:

It is a congnitive impairment because the history

itself shows that these are symptoms of Dementia.