A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Dementia

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with dementia.The family wants to know how to plan for the future.Which of the following would be the preferred response by the nurse?

• A)"Although the symptoms will get worse,there are medications to stop the progress."
• B)"You should make plans regarding preferred long-term care facilities you will want to utilize."
• C)"Dementia is a progressive deterioration; you should be able to recognize symptoms."
• D)"Dementia can be successfully treated once the cause is known."

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