The nurse recognizes a cardinal indicator that the patient with stage 1 dementia has deteriorated to stage 2 by the presence of:
a. inability to communicate.
b. incontinent episodes.
c. total dependency.
d. forgetfulness.
Question 2
When the demented patient in a long-term care facility becomes combative when being prepared for a bath, the nurse should:
a. call for assistance to complete the bath.
b. say, Mrs. Smith, it is bath time, but maybe you would prefer a sponge bath.
c. medicate patient with a sedative and complete bath when patient is more cooperative.
d. say, OK. It is your right to remain dirty.
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