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A long-time resident of an assisted living facility has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. A nurse who provides care at the facility has remarked to a colleague,
 
  It's a real shame, but at least she'll never know what's happening to her. What fact should underlie the colleague's response?
 
  A) Older adults with Alzheimer disease and other dementias rarely have insight into their cognitive deficits.
  B) Many persons with dementia are acutely aware of the fact that they are experiencing a cognitive deficit.
  C) Certain types of dementia are occasionally marked by older adults' awareness of their disease.
  D) An awareness of dementia is an indication that the condition is either latent or resolving.

Question 2

A nursing home is in the planning stages of building a new wing that will be specifically designed for the needs of older adults who have dementia. What design characteristic should be included in this new facility?
 
  A) Monochromatic walls and floors that are a neutral color
  B) Pictures, signs, and color codes for identifying places
  C) Bright, glossy floors that can provide sensory stimulation
  D) Bright lighting during the day and total darkness at night



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
One of the myths associated with dementia is that people with dementia deny their symptoms or have no awareness of their deficits. In recent years, this perception of a high prevalence of so-called denial in people with dementia has diminished, and gerontologists are researching insight and self-awareness through all stages of dementia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Pictures, signs, and color codes can help to orient persons with dementia. Floors and walls do not need to be one color, and glossy floors and total darkness at night are safety hazards for this population.



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