The home health nurse is counseling a family who will be caring for a relative with mod-erate-stage Alzheimer disease (AD). Which information is most important to include?
a. Construct a consistent routine to provide structured environment.
b. Try to make each day different to enhance attention span.
c. Use multiple caregivers to decrease un-healthy attachment and prevent caregiver burnout.
d. Place bright scatter rugs, flower arrange-ments, and wall decorations around the room to stimulate sensory perception.
A
A consistent routine—eating, resting, medication, hygiene—are all beneficial to the demented patient. Different caregivers and distracting environmental objects increase confusion.
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