The nurse recognizes a cardinal indicator that the patient with ...

[mcmcdaniel]

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.

[joewallace]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

[mcmcdaniel]

TYSM

[bigsis44]

Excellent