Multiple Choice
A patient diagnosed with dementia is becoming increasingly unable to express complete thoughts and is having difficulty engaging in simple conversations. When communicating with this patient, the nurse should implement what intervention to help maintain communication skills
A) Use words directly applicable to the patient's daily routine.
B) Restate ideas using different words in a different sequence.
C) Refrain from validating the meaning of the patient's responses.
D) Ask the patient questions that require more than a yes or no answer.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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