A Client Is Diagnosed with Mild Dementia While in the Hospital

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with mild dementia while in the hospital. In preparing for discharge, what should the nurse should discuss with the family?

• A) Possible need for home care
• B) Legal responsibility for the future
• C) Need for transfer to a long-term care facility
• D) Lack of free resources of care

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Definitions:

Tidal Inhalation

The process of taking air into the lungs in a manner similar to the rise and fall of tides, typically in a gentle and rhythmic fashion.

Intrapulmonary Pressure

The pressure within the lung alveoli, vital for the process of breathing and gas exchange.

Pleural Cavity

The fluid-filled space between the two layers of the pleura, surrounding each lung.

Atmospheric Pressure

The force per unit area exerted against a surface by the weight of air above that surface in the earth's atmosphere.