Support strategies for clients with dementia include all of the following except:

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Question 1 of 4

Support strategies for clients with dementia include all of the following except:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Dementia support enhances communication and comfort. Speaking slowly aids comprehension, repeating reinforces messages, and written notes assist memory all evidence-based strategies. Telling clients what they should remember frustrates them, as memory deficits prevent retention, contradicting person-centered care principles. PSWs use positive reinforcement, not blame, aligning with dementia care guidelines like those from Alzheimer's Society, making 'Tell them what they should remember' the correct exception.

Question 2 of 4

Seizures are treated with:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Seizures are managed with anticonvulsants , like phenytoin, to stabilize brain activity, per neurology. Anti-inflammatories , antipyretics , and analgesics target swelling, fever, or pain, not seizures. PSWs report seizures, making 'Anticonvulsant medication' the correct treatment.

Question 3 of 4

While working with an aggressive patient, it is important for the nurse to:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Positioning ensures an escape route, enhancing safety with an aggressive patient.

Question 4 of 4

Jenny tells you that she is always able to tell when others are about to become violent because they yell. Your response to Jenny is based on your understanding that:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Violence cues include verbal and nonverbal signs, not just yelling.

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