Dementia is a disorder that progresses over several years, with increasing confusion, forgetting family, and disorientation in familiar surroundings. A common problem with dementia patients is sundowning syndrome, which is described as ...
A) a behavior change at sunset as the client becomes more fatigued, listless, and disoriented.
B) occasional onset of marked confusion, wandering and feeling lost during the afternoon, before sunset.
C) habitual agitation, restlessness, and confusion that occurs after dark.
D) increasing sleeplessness at night because the patient cat-naps during the day.
Question 2
While providing hygiene care to a confused older adult client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the nures is called to the nursing station. To ensure patient safety the nurse must do what?
A) Ask a family member to stay with him.
B) Cover him with a blanket for warmth.
C) Reattach the restraints.
D) Put side rails up before leaving the client.
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