Question

The nurse planning care for a client with moderate Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply

1. Establish a daily routine for the client

2. Assist the client to void every 2 hours

3. introduce self upon interacting with the client

4. display a clock and calendar in the clients room

5. keep the clients tv on during the day to distract the client

I think 1,3,4,5.

Can you please explain why you choose the which answers compared to the other options?

Do you have any strategies to use for select all that applies questions. If so can you share?

Answer 1

Alzheimer's disease is a condition where patients has memory loss. Initially it is mild and patient can understand and remember things when they are reminded.

These patient generally has to be given a routine daily to stick on it and this can help them to remember and have a continuity and consistency in activity

Patient losses bladder control in the moderate stage and often forgets to void or express it. So taking patient to void every 2 hours can prevent this and improve comfort

Self introduction is essential to build trust and rapport

The two in one calendar like date and time or day and night clock can be placed in patient room

Extreme noise can lead to distraction, aggresive or confusion. Always provide a calm environment to divert or distract patient

Ans: Establish a daily routine for the client

Assist the client to void every 2 hour

Introduce self upon interaction with the client

Display a clock and calendar in patient room