1. A female patient, over the age of 65, is confused with time and…

Question Answered step-by-step 1. A female patient, over the age of 65, is confused with time and… 1. A female patient, over the age of 65, is confused with time and place and has a decline in speech. These are the early signs of what? 2. A male patient, age 80, is having trouble finding things and cannot retrace his steps. He has withdrawn from social activities. What interventions could help with these symptoms? 3. A female patient, age 70, has been slowly declining in the ability to take care of herself and has had numerous falls. She cannot remember to bathe, has trouble paying bills, and forgets to eat and take medications. Her physician ordered a CT of the brain, what do you think he’s looking for? 4. A nurse in a physician’s office is evaluating a new patient, age 76, the patient is becoming agitated, is unable to focus on questions and instructions, he knew his identity, but was unsure of current date and location. Upon the nurse’s report to the physician, the doctor performs a Mini-mental exam and neurological exams and concludes early stages of this disease. He orders a medication called Aricept. What is the reason he gave him this?  Health Science Science Nursing BIO 205 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)