A Nurse Observes That an Older Client Is Laughing Forcefully

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse observes that an older client is laughing forcefully when describing the strain of caring for the spouse, who has Alzheimer's disease. The client states that neither one of them goes to church or participates in any social events any longer. Other than caring for the person with Alzheimer's disease, the spouse spends much free time sleeping. The nurse would need to assess this client more for (Select all that apply)

• A) changes in appetite.
• B) decreased ability to concentrate.
• C) excessive spending sprees.
• D) feeling guilt or hopelessness.
• E) suicidal thoughts.

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Definitions:

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and others, serving as energy storage, structural components of cell membranes, and important signaling molecules.

EPSPs

Excitatory postsynaptic potentials, which are temporary increases in postsynaptic membrane potential caused by the flow of positively charged ions into the postsynaptic cell.

IPSP

Inhibitory postsynaptic potential, a type of synaptic potential that makes a postsynaptic neuron less likely to generate an action potential.

Nerve Cell Bodies

Also known as neurons, these are the part of the nerve cell that contains the nucleus and most of the cytoplasm.