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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