The nurse is working with family caregivers of clients with ...

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The nurse is working with family caregivers of clients with Alzheimer disease. The nurse should encourage the family members to:
 
  1. eat out a lot to decrease the workload of cooking.
  2. do not project negative feelings to each other.
  3. investigate the possibility of respite care.
  4. set your expectations high.

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder caused by Lewy body disease. What should the nurse expect when assessing this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Depression
  2. Increased thirst
  3. Visual hallucinations
  4. Loss of spontaneous movement
  5. Frequent episodes of drowsiness and staring into space

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Caregivers should be encouraged to take care of themselves by eating healthy, nutritious meals at home.
2. Good and bad feelings should be expressed within the family, but away from the client.
3. Caregivers should be encouraged to contact support groups for respite care. It is important for caregivers to take breaks from care of the client.
4. With knowledge of the disease and its progression, expectations can be appropriately set.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5

1. Many people with Lewy body disease also have depression.
2. Increased thirst is not a manifestation of Lewy body disease.
3. Visual hallucinations are manifestations of Lewy body disease.
4. Loss of spontaneous movement is a manifestation of Lewy body disease.
5. Frequent episodes of drowsiness and staring into space are manifestations of Lewy body disease.