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RN Comprehensive Predictor ( 179 Questions)
A nurse is planning care for an older adult client who has dementia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Correct. Reinforcing orientation to time, place, and person helps ground the client in reality, even if their memory is impaired.
Correct. Allowing the client to choose activities empowers them and helps maintain a sense of control.
Correct. Providing one simple direction at a time helps prevent confusion and frustration for clients with dementia.
Correct. Establishing eye contact while communicating can enhance the client's focus and understanding.
Incorrect. It's generally not effective to try to refute a client's delusions using logic.
Redirecting or validating their feelings might be more appropriate.
A. Correct. Reinforcing orientation to time, place, and person helps ground the client in reality, even if their memory is impaired.
B. Correct. Allowing the client to choose activities empowers them and helps maintain a sense of control.
C. Correct. Providing one simple direction at a time helps prevent confusion and frustration for clients with dementia.
D. Correct. Establishing eye contact while communicating can enhance the client's focus and understanding.
E. Incorrect. It's generally not effective to try to refute a client's delusions using logic.
Redirecting or validating their feelings might be more appropriate.