A nurse is assisting with a community health program for caregivers of clients who have Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Limit the number of choices for the client: Offering too many options can overwhelm a client with Alzheimer’s disease and increase confusion or agitation. Limiting choices helps the client make decisions more easily and promotes a sense of control. B. Provide a stimulating environment for the client: Excessive stimulation can increase confusion, agitation, and anxiety in clients with Alzheimer’s disease. A calm, structured environment is more appropriate to support cognitive function and reduce behavioral disturbances. C. Use written signs to assist the client with locating the bathroom: As Alzheimer’s progresses, clients often lose the ability to read or interpret written language (alexia). Using pictures or symbols (e.g., a picture of a toilet on the bathroom door) is much more effective than written words for assisting with navigation. D. Use confrontation to manage the client's behavior: Confrontation can escalate agitation and aggression in clients with Alzheimer’s disease. Approaches should focus on redirection, reassurance, and validation rather than confrontation.