A Patient with Dementia No Longer Recognizes Family Members

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with dementia no longer recognizes family members.The family asks how long it will be before their family member recognizes them when they visit.What is the nurse's best reply?

• A)"Your family member will never again be able to identify you."
• B)"I think that is a question the health care provider should answer."
• C)"One never knows.Consciousness fluctuates in persons with dementia."
• D)"It is disappointing when someone you love no longer recognizes you."

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