A Patient with Gradual,progressive Cognitive Impairment (Dementia)is Admitted to the Nursing

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with gradual,progressive cognitive impairment (dementia) is admitted to the nursing unit after hip replacement surgery.Which of the following is a nursing care principle for care of cognitively impaired older persons?

• A)Maintain physical health.
• B)Evaluate the patient's manifestations of standard symptoms.
• C)Assist patient with all ADLs.
• D)Isolate patients to protect others.

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