An Older Patient Is Reluctant to Report Multiple Vague Signs

question 12

Multiple Choice

An older patient is reluctant to report multiple vague signs and symptoms,including lethargy,incontinence,and weight loss that have persisted for 6 weeks.The nurse recognizes that such symptoms place the patient at great risk for

• A)viral infection.
• B)disorientation.
• C)malnutrition.
• D)physical frailty.

Grasp the basics of performing effective database searches.

Appreciate the differences between primary and secondary information and their relevance in research.

Understand the importance of evaluating the sources of information for research credibility.

Comprehend the differences and applications of solicited and unsolicited proposals, including their flexibility and drafting strategies.

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Definitions:

Removed From Reality

A phrase describing a state or condition in which an individual is out of touch with the physical world or current circumstances.

Delusion

A false belief or judgment, often of a paranoid or grandiose nature, that is maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument.

Reincarnation

The belief that the soul, after death, can begin a new life in a new body, a concept found in various religious and philosophical traditions.

Delusion

A strongly held belief that contradicts reality or rational argument, often a symptom of psychiatric disorders.