The Son of a Client Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease Has

question 4

Multiple Choice

The son of a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease has shared that he feels "so sad" that he is not able to carry on a social conversation with his mother anymore because of her loss of memory.The nurse suggests:

• A)keeping conversations short while focusing on things that happened in the past.
• B)concentrating on doing things his mother enjoys rather than focusing on talking.
• C)participating in family support groups that offer valuable suggestions for communicating with clients like his mother.
• D)allowing his mother to pick the topic and then simply being with her "in her world."

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Definitions:

Low Heritability

Low Heritability indicates that genetic factors contribute minimally to the variation in a trait or condition among individuals in a population, with environmental factors playing a larger role.

Cognition

The process of obtaining knowledge and insight by means of thinking, going through experiences, and the use of the senses.

Communicating

The process of conveying information, thoughts, or feelings through speech, signals, writing, or behavior to achieve mutual understanding.

Cultural Experiences

The exposure to and participation in the customs, traditions, and expressions of a particular society, community, or ethnic group.