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    ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2023

    A home health nurse is planning care for an older adult client who has dementia and is starting to have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Request a referral for an occupational therapist. An occupational therapist (OT) can help the client maintain independence by teaching adaptive techniques and providing assistive devices for ADLs, such as dressing, bathing, and eating. B. Request a home health aide to perform the client's ADLs for them. While a home health aide can assist with ADLs, the goal is to promote independence, not to have someone do everything for the client. C. Instruct family members to place the client in a nursing home. Placement in a nursing home is a complex decision based on multiple factors. The nurse should focus on interventions to support the client at home before considering long-term care. D. Contact the client's pharmacy to change their medication doses. Nurses do not have the authority to change medication doses. Medication adjustments should be discussed with the prescribing provider if needed.

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