The Daughter of an Older Patient with Dementia Tearfully Tells

question 12

Multiple Choice

The daughter of an older patient with dementia tearfully tells the nurse that she doesn't know what's wrong with her mother,who has begun accusing the family of holding her prisoner.Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this patient?

• A) Powerlessness
• B) Defensive coping
• C) Ineffective coping
• D) Disturbed thought processes

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Definitions:

HCN

Hydrogen cyanide, a highly toxic compound that is a colorless, volatile liquid with a faint, almond-like odor, used in the production of various chemicals.

Imine

Organic compounds characterized by the functional group C=N, formed by the condensation of an aldehyde or ketone with an amine.

Amino Acid

Organic molecules that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both amino and carboxyl functional groups.

Mechanism

A sequence of steps or a process by which a chemical reaction or physical event occurs.