When Teaching the Children of a Patient Who Is Being

question 7

Multiple Choice

When teaching the children of a patient who is being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease ( AD ) about the disorder, the nurse explains that

• A) the most important risk factor for AD is a family history of the disorder.
• B) new drugs have been shown to reverse AD dramatically in some patients.
• C) a diagnosis of AD can be made only when other causes of dementia have been ruled out.
• D) the presence of brain atrophy detected by MRI confirms the diagnosis of AD in patients with dementia.

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Definitions:

Undisclosed Principal

A principal whose existence is not known by a third party. That is, the third party does not know an agent is acting on behalf of a principal.

Personal Service

The delivery of legal documents directly to a person to inform them of legal proceedings or obligations, ensuring they are aware and can respond accordingly.

Apparent Authority

The appearance or assumption of authority based on the actions of the principal, leading others to believe that an agent has the power to act on behalf of the principal.

Actual Authority

The express and implied powers granted to an agent by the principal.