An older woman diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease lives with family and attends day care. After observing poor hygiene, the nurse talked with the caregiver. This caregiver became defensive and said, It takes all my energy to care for my mother.
She's awake all night. I never get any sleep. Which nursing intervention has priority?
a. Teach the caregiver about the effects of sundowner's syndrome.
b. Secure additional resources for the mother's evening and night care.
c. Support the caregiver to grieve the loss of the mother's cognitive abilities.
d. Teach the family how to give physical care more effectively and efficiently.
Question 2
An adult has a history of physical violence against family when frustrated, followed by periods of remorse after each outburst. Which finding indicates a successful plan of care? The adult:
a. expresses frustration verbally instead of physically.
b. explains the rationale for behaviors to the victim.
c. identifies three personal strengths.
d. agrees to seek counseling.
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