What is the most common cause of dementia?

A patient admitted to the hospital after a motorcycle crash that has left him paralyzed from the waist down tells the nurse he has feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. What other feelings may the patient have that should be recognized?

The nurse recommends a breathing technique to help a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to empty the lungs of used air and to promote inhalation of adequate oxygen. What is this method of breathing called?

During the detoxification period, what does the nurse aim to achieve when designing interventions?

The older adult female patient is concerned about incontinence when she sneezes. What is the correct terminology for this type of incontinence?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has anxiety attacks. What symptoms would indicate that the patient is experiencing a severe anxiety attack?

The older patient informs the nurse that food has no taste and therefore the patient has no appetite. What is this most likely caused by?

Melanocytes give rise to the pigment melanin, which is responsible for skin color. Where can the melanocytes be found?

When communicating with an older adult patient who has difficulty hearing, how should the nurse change her speech?

What are a group of psychotic disorders characterized by severe and inappropriate emotional responses, by prolonged and persistent disturbances of mood and related thought distortions?

The home health nurse assessing skin lesions uses the PQRST mnemonic as a guide. What does the S in this guide indicate?