After Change-Of-Shift Report on the Alzheimer's Disease/dementia Unit,which Patient Will

question 14

Multiple Choice

After change-of-shift report on the Alzheimer's disease/dementia unit,which patient will the nurse assess first?

• A)Patient who has not had a bowel movement for 5 days
• B)Patient who has a stage II pressure ulcer on the coccyx
• C)Patient who is refusing to take the prescribed medications
• D)Patient who developed a new cough after eating breakfast

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Definitions:

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, due to the high density of cones, and no rods.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.

Visual Impulses

Visual impulses are electrical signals generated by the retina in response to light, transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain, where they are interpreted as vision.

Eyestrain

Discomfort or strain on the eyes, typically resulting from prolonged computer use, reading without proper light, or any activity that requires intense focus.