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    PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam

    A home health nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. The client's son is concerned about his mother becoming frustrated. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Make a schedule of daily tasks: Establishing a consistent daily routine helps reduce confusion and frustration in clients with Alzheimer's disease. Predictable schedules provide structure, promote independence, and create a sense of security. B. Have several family members visit daily: While social interaction is important, having too many visitors at once or a constant rotation of people can lead to overstimulation. For a client with Alzheimer's, high-stimulus environments often trigger agitation, confusion, or "sundowning. C. Limit the use of familiar objects: Surrounding the client with meaningful items—such as family photos, a favorite chair, or personal mementos—helps with reorientation and provides emotional comfort. Removing these objects can increase the client's sense of isolation and disorientation, leading to greater frustration. D. Ask questions that require more than one answer: Complex questions may be difficult for the client to answer, potentially causing frustration. Simple, clear questions are more appropriate to promote communication and reduce stress.

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