You are providing care for a person with dementia who suddenly appears confused, disoriented, and has incoherent speech. These are new behaviors for the individual. What action should you take?Attempt to give the person a drink of water.Notify the nurse of this change.Continue providing care to the person.Check on the person after your break to see if the confusion is gone.

What is the BEST way to communicate with a person who has dementia when performing activities of daily living?Speak in a clear, calm voiceAvoid eye contact at all timesApproach the person from behindProvide distractions during the task

During the evening hours you notice your patient with Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease (Middle Stage) begins to experience an increase in confusion, agitations, and hallucinations. What intervention below could the nurse implement to help decrease this occurrence? aProvide the patient with coffee at bedtime bProvide a relaxing and low noise environment in the evening cUse stimulating distractions at night dLimit patient’s contact with sunlight during the day

What does the communication technique “slow down and be patient” mean?Be aware of how much time you spend with each person.Avoid spending too much time with each person.Slow your body movements and wait as long as it takes for the person with dementia to respond.Avoid telling the person how many other people you have to help after them

Neurocognitive Disorders: Interventions for a Client Who Has Dementia

Cooper, a resident with dementia, becomes agitated during mealtime, refusing to eat and knocking over his utensils. How should you respond?Call for additional staff to restrain him until he calms down.Offer choices and calmly redirect his attention to his meal.Leave him alone for a while to let him calm himself down.Administer medication to help him relax.