A patient,aged 82 years,has Alzheimer's disease.She lives with her daughter's family and goes to a day care facility on weekdays.The nurse at the day care center noticed the patient was unkempt and had multiple bruises.When the daughter arrived to pick her up,the nurse discussed her observations.The daughter became defensive and said that her mother was very difficult to manage.She stated,"My mother is not my mother anymore.She is confused,and she wanders all night.We have to watch her constantly.Last night I fell asleep,and she fell down the stairs.Sometimes I just cannot bear to care for her." Which nursing diagnosis would be most important to address for this patient?
A) Risk for injury related to impaired cognition,judgment,and coordination and lack of caregiver supervision
B) Nonadherence related to confusion and disorientation,as evidenced by lack of cooperation
C) Anxiety related to increasing disorientation,as evidenced by the patient wandering at night
D) Impaired verbal communication related to brain impairment,as evidenced by the patient's confusion
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: A child,aged 11 years,stays home from school
Q2: A community mental health nurse is assigned
Q3: A victim of partner abuse,parent of one
Q4: A woman has been severely beaten by
Q5: A child,aged 11 years,has to stay home
Q7: A child,aged 11 years,stays home from school
Q8: A patient,aged 82 years,has Alzheimer's disease.She lives
Q9: A 45-year-old married woman who works full
Q10: An 82-year-old widow with Alzheimer's disease lives
Q11: A nurse is working with a perpetrator
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents