A Patient with a Cognitive Deficit Becomes Agitated and Upset

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with a cognitive deficit becomes agitated and upset about not being able to remember daily activities.How should the nurse respond to this agitation?

• A)Tell the patient not to worry about it.
• B)Provide an easy-to-follow calendar and reinforce the information.
• C)Explain that becoming upset is not going to help the situation.
• D)Remind the patient that now is the time to rest and relax.

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Definitions:

Developmental Test Scores

Quantitative assessments used to evaluate the developmental progress of children in various domains such as cognitive, motor, and language skills.

Predictors

Variables or factors that are used to forecast or anticipate future events, outcomes, or behaviors.

Infant

A very young child, especially one in the earliest stage of life, typically before they can walk or talk.

IQ

Short for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of a person's cognitive abilities in relation to their age group.