What Is the Priority Need for a Patient with Late-Stage

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the priority need for a patient with late-stage dementia?

• A)Promotion of self-care activities
• B)Meaningful verbal communication
• C)Maintenance of nutrition and hydration
• D)Prevention of the patient from wandering

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