The Nurse Determines That a Patient Is Showing a Decline

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse determines that a patient is showing a decline in explicit memory.Which characterizes such a deficiency?

• A) Inability to remember how to operate a common kitchen appliance
• B) Difficulty remembering the name of a place visited 20 years ago
• C) Being unsuccessful at retaining new information
• D) Forgetting the ingredients of a favorite recipe

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Definitions:

C-H Stretch

Refers to the vibration of a carbon-hydrogen bond in infrared spectroscopy, indicating the presence of C-H bonds in a molecular structure.

Stretching Frequency

A measure related to the energy required for bond stretching in molecular vibrations, commonly observed in infrared spectroscopy.

Hexane

A straight-chain alkane with six carbon atoms, commonly used as a non-polar solvent.

IR Spectrum

A graphical representation of infrared light absorption by molecules, used to identify and study chemical substances based on their vibrational transitions.