A Patient with Severe Dementia No Longer Recognizes Family Members

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient 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) Place large clocks and calendars strategically.

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Definitions:

Comprehensive Abdominal Examination

A thorough assessment of the abdomen conducted by healthcare professionals to evaluate for signs of diseases or conditions affecting the digestive system and other abdominal organs.

Percussion

Method of physical examination whereby the location, size, and density of a body part is determined by the tone obtained from the striking of short, sharp taps of the fingers.

Palpation

The method of examining the body by touch, especially for medical purposes.

Auscultation

A clinical technique of listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.