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Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Pyschosocial Care

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A client who has Alzheimer's disease is told by the nurse assistant to brush his teeth. He shouts angrily, "Tomato soup!" Which of the following actions by the nurse assistant would be correct?

Focusing on the emotional reaction.
Clarifying the meaning of the client’s statement.
Giving him step-by-step directions.
Doing the procedure for him.

Explanation

Answer: C -The nurse assistant should give him step-by-step directions. The client is experiencing inability to recognize or name objects (agnosia) and needs single step instructions. Provide verbal instructions for using implements.

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