The Nurse Works in an Extended Care Facility on the Dementia

Multiple Choice

The nurse works in an extended care facility on the dementia unit. The nurse embraces the validation theory for communication with the clients on the unit. For which reason is the application of this theory most effective?

A) Prevents the client from experiencing painful memories
B) Helps the client to gradually accept the realities of their lives
C) Gives the nurse an accepted method of orienting the client
D) Aids the client to create whatever reality the client desires