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DyllonKazuo

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The daughter of an older cognitively impaired patient responds to the nurse's suggestion to keep her father physically active by stating, Dad is so easily agitated it would be a major battle to take him on a walk
 
   The nurse's initial response is based on the understanding that:
  a. caregivers are often overwhelmed by the challenges of caring for such patients.
  b. physical exercise has been proven helpful in managing anger in such patients.
  c. exercise such as walking is likely to appeal to patients such as her father.
  d. her father's general health and wellness will be positively affected by walking.

Question 2

The nurse at an assisted living facility is caring for a 73-year-old cognitively impaired patient who has recently been admitted. The nurse creates a care plan that strives to help maintain the patient's independence by including
 
  a. sufficient time for the patient to complete self-care.
  b. encouraging the patient to make decisions regarding self-care.
  c. regular assessment of the patient's ability to provide self-care.
  d. regular cueing by staff to direct patient self-care.



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Answer to Question 1

B
Physical exercise for the older adult with dementia is important for general physical well-being, but for this patient exercise may also reduce agitation. Exercise may also cause fatigue, leading to better sleep.

Answer to Question 2

D
Cognitively impaired individuals often need supervision and cueing rather than physical assis-tance to perform ADLs and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).




DyllonKazuo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


skipfourms123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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