An 89-Year-Old Patient Diagnosed with Dementia Was Until Recently Responding

Multiple Choice

An 89-year-old patient diagnosed with dementia was until recently responding well to cognitive cueing techniques.What statement by the nurse to the care team shows an understanding of dementia?

A) "We will implement new interventions that address the disease's progression."
B) "It's important that we frequently recue the patient to improve her quality of life."
C) "The patient's family needs to be made aware of this decline."
D) "This poor response to cueing is likely a result of advanced aging."