ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN ( 63 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
An altered level of consciousness is not a typical finding in Alzheimer's disease. This condition is characterized by cognitive decline and memory impairment, but consciousness itself is not directly affected.
Rapid mood swings can occur in individuals with Alzheimer's disease due to the changes in brain structure and function. These mood swings are a common behavioral symptom. However, the more distinctive hallmark of Alzheimer's disease is the cognitive decline rather than mood swings.
Excessive motor activity is not a prominent feature of Alzheimer's disease. Instead, individuals with Alzheimer's disease often experience a decline in motor skills and coordination as the disease progresses.
Failure to recognize familiar objects is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease. This is referred to as agnosia, where individuals may struggle to recognize familiar people, objects, or places. It results from the progressive damage to brain regions responsible for memory and sensory processing.