During the First Session of an Alzheimer Disease Support Group

question 7

Multiple Choice

During the first session of an Alzheimer disease support group for family members,the nurse recognizes the need to

• A) encourage member contributions and emphasize cooperation in recognizing each person's talents related to group goals.
• B) accept differences in member perceptions as being normal and growth producing.
• C) encourage group members to introduce themselves and share a little of their background or their reason for coming to the group.
• D) link constructive themes while stating the nature of the disagreement.

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Definitions:

Muscle Fiber

An individual muscle cell, known for its elongated shape, that contracts to produce force and movement.

Sarcoplasm

A type of cytoplasm found in muscle cells, rich in stored lipids, glycogen, and the proteins necessary for muscle contraction.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized structures located at the cell boundaries in cardiac muscle fibers that facilitate the coordinated contraction of the heart muscle.

Cardiac Muscle

Involuntary, striated type of muscle found in the vertebrate heart. Compare with smooth muscle and skeletal muscle.