A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Dementia

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with dementia.The family wants to know how to plan for the future.What is the best response by the nurse?

• A)"Your family member's symptoms will get worse,but there are medications to stop the progress."
• B)"You should plan right now on which long-term care facility you will want to utilize when the time comes."
• C)"Dementia is a progressive deterioration.It's important for you to clearly understand what to look for in symptoms."
• D)"Dementia can be treated once the cause is known."

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