What Is the Most Realistic Short-Term Goal for the Care

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the most realistic short-term goal for the care of a patient with mild Alzheimer disease (AD) who takes donepezil?

• A) To maintain present cognitive ability
• B) To show improved cognitive ability
• C) To engage effectively in abstract thinking
• D) To consistently communicate clearly

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Definitions:

Short-term Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on uncovering and working through unconscious processes, in a brief timeframe.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls and regulates involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, and more.

Social Connectedness

The degree to which individuals or communities are socially close, interactive, or supportive of each other.

Mindfulness

The practice of being fully present and engaged in the moment, aware of one's thoughts and feelings without distraction or judgment.