Neurocognitive Disorders
A nurse is teaching about home safety with the adult daughter of a client who has Alzheimer's disease and has recently started wandering aren't the house at night. Which of the following statements by the daughter indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will have new locks installed at the tops of our outside doors."
A nurse is walking in the hallway with a client who has dementia. The client says, "I just saw the little white dog my father gave me when I was 10! Go get him for me." Which of the following replies by the nurse illustrates the use of validation therapy?
"You must have loved your dog. Tell me about him."
A nurse is providing discharge teaching with the caregiver of a client who has Alzheimer's disease and has a new prescription for memantine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Provide extra assistance during ambulation to prevent falls.
A charge nurse in a long-term facility is planning care for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the care plan?
Stay within two arm lengths of the client when talking to her.
A nurse is admitting an older adult client who fell at home and is disoriented by time, place, and person. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing delirium?
The client is experiencing rapid mood swings.
