A Patient Diagnosed with Severe Dementia No Longer Recognizes Family

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with severe dementia no longer recognizes family members and becomes anxious and agitated when they attempt reorientation. Which alternative could the nurse suggest to the family members?

• A) Wear large name tags.
• B) Focus interaction on familiar topics.
• C) Frequently repeat the reorientation strategies.
• D) Strategically place large clocks and calendars.

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