Which Strategies Can the Nurse Teach the Family of a Client

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which strategies can the nurse teach the family of a client with Alzheimer disease to ensure an adequate nutritional and fluid intake?
Select all that apply.

• A)Weigh the client once a week.
• B)Assist the client with eating.
• C)Offer fluids on a regular basis.
• D)Permit the client to feed self.
• E)Provide finger foods.

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Definitions:

Passive Range Of Motion

Movements of a joint or limb that are fully carried out by another person or a mechanical aid without muscular exertion by the individual at whom the movements are directed.

Impaired Mobility

An inability to move the body or one or more limbs freely and with purpose.

Movement Repetition

The repeated performance of a motion or activity, often used in physical therapy or exercise to improve strength or skill.

Point Of Resistance

The moment in a range of motion or activity where an individual begins to feel a significant increase in the difficulty of the movement or the stretch.