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Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Pyschosocial Care

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Which of the following actions would help a client diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease perform activities of daily living?
  1. Have the client perform all basic care without help.
  2. Tell the client morning care must be done by 9 AM.
  3. Give the client a written list of activities he’s expected to do.
  4. Encourage the client, and give ample time to complete basic tasks.
Explanation
Answer: D - Clients with Alzheimer’s disease respond to the affect of those around them. A gentle calm approach is comforting and nonthreatening, and a tense, hurried approach may agitate the client. The client has problems performing independently. These expectations may lead to frustration.
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