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bobbysung · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse ends a relationship with a patient. Which action(s) by the nurse should be included in the termination phase? (Select all that apply.)

a. Establish expectations of how long the relationship will last.
b. Work with the patient to identify strengths, limitations, and problems.
c. Help the patient express feelings about the relationship with the nurse.
d. Help the patient prioritize and modify socially unacceptable behaviors.
e. Focus dialogues with the patient on problems that may develop in the future.

Question 2

The patient need that assumes priority when planning care for a patient with late-stage dementia is:

a. meaningful verbal communication.
b. promotion of self-care activities.
c. maintenance of nutrition and hydration.
d. preventing the patient from wandering.

zogaridan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C, E
These actions are part of the termination phase. The other actions apply to the orientation or working phases.

Answer to Question 2

C
In late-stage dementia, the patient often seems to have forgotten how to eat, chew, and swallow. Nutrition and hydration needs must be met if the patient is to live. The other issues are important but not as critical as nutrition.