ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024 ( 55 Questions)
.A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has dementia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?.
A rationale: Making a personal introduction to the client at each interaction is a recommended approach for clients with dementia. It helps to orient the client and establish a connection, which can reduce confusion and anxiety.
B rationale: Giving a client with dementia a list of foods to choose from for dinner may be overwhelming due to impaired decision-making abilities.
D rationale: Providing a dark environment for sleeping can be disorienting for a client with dementia. A low level of light can help the client maintain orientation to their surroundings.
Choice A rationale:
Making a personal introduction to the client at each interaction is a recommended approach for clients with dementia. It helps to orient the client and establish a connection, which can reduce confusion and anxiety.
Choice B rationale:
Giving a client with dementia a list of foods to choose from for dinner may be overwhelming due to impaired decision-making abilities.
Choice C rationale:
Choice D rationale:
Providing a dark environment for sleeping can be disorienting for a client with dementia. A low level of light can help the client maintain orientation to their surroundings.