In what ways can a nurse help a demented person maintain ...

[Engineer]

In what ways can a nurse help a demented person maintain orientation? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Consistently calling the patient by name, usually the first name
  b. Referring the patient to a calendar to note special events
  c. Reminding the patient about the time of day by pointing to the clock
  d. Calmly taking the patient to an appointment without explanation
  e. Reminding the patient of her or his whereabouts frequently

Question 2

Which of the following are indicators of hearing loss? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Understanding the female voice better than the male voice
  b. Reluctance to have telephone conversations
  c. Becoming irritable with background noise
  d. Turning the TV up to the loudest volume
  e. Responding with off-the-wall answers to a question

[Eazy416]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
Demented persons need a simple explanation of all procedures involved in their care. All other options are helpful in maintaining orientation for a demented patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, E
Because of the higher register of the female voice and that of children, the person with a hearing impairment does not understand them well. All other options are valid indicators of hearing loss.

[Engineer]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bulacsom]

Gracias!