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Psych Final Exam Questions and Answers A client is in the late stage of Alzheimers disease. To address the clients symptoms, which nursing intervention should take priority? a. improve cognitive s... tatus by encouraging involvement in social activities b. decrease social isolation by providing group therapies c. promote dignity by providing comfort, safety and self care measures d. facilitate communication by providing assistive devices c. promote dignity A client dx with neurocognitive disorder exhibits progressive memory loss, diminished cognitive functioning and verbal aggression upon experiencing frustration. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate? a. schedule structured daily routines b. minimize environmental lighting c. organize group activities to present reality d. explain the consequences for aggressive behaviors a. structured schedule A client diagnosed w/neurocog disorder due to Alzheimers disease has impairments of memory and judgment and is incapable of performing activities of daily living. Which nursing intervention should take priority? a. present evidence of objective reality b. design a bulletin board to represent the current season c. label the clients room with name and number d. assist w/bathing and toileting d. bathing and toileting A client dx w/neurocog disorder is exhibiting behavioral probs on a daily basis. At change of shift, the behavior escalates from pacing to screaming and flailing. Initially, which action should a nurse implement in this situation? a. consult the psychologist b. medicate the client w/prn antianxiety c. assess environmental triggers and unmet needs d. anticipate behavior and restrain c. assess triggers [Show More]

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