A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of dementia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Adipose tissue is not classified as dense connective tissue. Adipose tissue, on the other hand, is a type of loose connective tissue that is primarily composed of adipocytes (fat cells) and has a relatively sparse extracellular matrix compared to dense connective tissues.
B. Adipose tissue is composed mainly of adipocytes (fat cells), which occupy most of the tissue’s volume. The extracellular matrix (ECM) in adipose tissue is relatively minimal compared to other types of connective tissue.
C. In adipocytes, most of the cell volume is occupied by a large lipid droplet rather than the nucleus. The nucleus is relatively small and located at the periphery of the cell, while the central portion of the cell is primarily filled with fat storage.
D. Mature adipocytes are not highly mitotic. Adipocytes have a limited ability to divide. Instead, the number of adipocytes can increase primarily through the differentiation of precursor cells (preadipocytes) into mature adipocytes, not through the division of existing adipocytes.
E. The primary function of adipose tissue is the storage of triglycerides (fats). Adipocytes store energy in the form of triglycerides, which can be mobilized when needed for energy. Additionally, adipose tissue plays roles in insulation, cushioning, and hormone production, but triglyceride storage is its main function.

A. Compensation involves offsetting perceived deficiencies by excelling in other areas. The patient claiming weight gain is due to fluid retention is not trying to make up for a perceived weakness or deficiency; instead, they are explaining their behavior in a way that deflects responsibility.
B. Rationalization is a defense mechanism where a person provides logical or reasonable-sounding explanations for behaviors or situations that are actually motivated by irrational or emotional factors. In this case, the patient who overeats is rationalizing their weight gain by attributing it to fluid retention rather than addressing the underlying issue of overeating. This allows them to avoid facing the real cause of their weight gain.
C. Regression involves reverting to earlier stages of development or behavior when faced with stress. For instance, an adult might act childishly when under pressure. The patient in this scenario is not behaving in a more immature or childlike manner but is rather giving an excuse for their behavior.
D. Projection involves attributing one's own undesirable thoughts or feelings to others. For example, someone who is untrustworthy might accuse others of being untrustworthy. The patient in this scenario is not attributing their own issues to others but is offering an excuse for their own behavior.