What Data Would the Nurse Expect to Find When Performing

question 24

Multiple Choice

What data would the nurse expect to find when performing an assessment of a 90-year-old suspected of having an upper respiratory infection?

• A) Temperature elevation over 101° F
• B) Elevated white blood count
• C) History of recent periods of confusion
• D) Record of increased fluid intake

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Definitions:

Aphasia

A condition characterized by the loss of the ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere, usually the left, associated with speech production.

Wernicke's Area

Wernicke's Area is a brain region responsible for the comprehension of speech and language processing.

Reward Deficiency Syndrome

A proposed neurobiological condition characterized by the inability to feel pleasure, leading to various addictions and compulsive behaviors.