A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a 78-year-old man with dementia. Which of the following are the main signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia?

The patient tells the nurse, “I’ve had two children. I do not want to have any more. What can I do?” While you will discuss various options, which treatment best suits the patient’s needs based on the current information?

The mother of the 7-week-old infant reports the baby has had fewer and fewer wet diapers and hasn’t stooled in 3 days despite having a ravenous appetite. The mother reports that the child has been vomiting with increasing force and volume over the past two weeks. The emesis just appears to be partially digested breastmilk and fluid. The infant appears well, but mucous membranes are dry, the child has a low-grade fever, and is tachycardic. Upon palpation of the abdomen, a small, olive-shaped mass is appreciated. A serum electrolyte panel reveals a sodium of 132, potassium of 2.7, chloride of 89, and a glucose of 92. The nurse performs which nursing action first?