A nurse is caring for a client who reports a headache and has a history of a peptic ulcer. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?

The correct answer is choice B, C, and D. The nurse should give the client one simple direction at a time, reinforce orientation to time, place, and person, and establish eye contact when communicating with the client.

These interventions can help the client with dementia to understand and follow instructions, reduce confusion and anxiety, and enhance communication.

Choice A is wrong because allowing the client to choose among a variety of activities each day can overwhelm and frustrate the client with dementia.

The nurse should provide a structured and consistent daily routine for the client.

Choice E is wrong because refuting the client’s delusions using logic can increase the client’s agitation and distrust.

The nurse should use validation therapy to acknowledge the client’s feelings and emotions without arguing or correcting the client.

The correct answer is: B

Choice A reason: A social worker may assist clients in many ways, including finding legal representation. However, this statement does not address the client’s concern about the cost of legal representation for advance directives. It’s important to note that while social workers can provide support, they do not eliminate the need for legal representation if the client chooses to seek it.

Choice B reason: This is the correct statement because advance directives do not require legal representation to be valid. They become legally binding when signed in front of the required witnesses. This option directly addresses the client’s concern about affording legal representation by informing them that it is not necessary for the creation of advance directives.

Choice C reason: While medical care can be initiated without advance directives, this statement does not address the client’s concern about the cost of creating advance directives. It also implies that medical care is contingent on the completion of legal documents, which is not accurate.

Choice D reason: Verbal agreements are not as legally binding as written advance directives and could lead to misunderstandings or disputes later on. It is important for the client to have a clear and documented advance directive, which does not necessarily require legal review to be valid.