Which interventions provided by the caregiver will help ensure effective care for the pa-tient diagnosed with dementia? (Select all that apply)
a. Taking the patient's blood pressure regularly
b. Being alert to ways the patient might be hurt
c. Keeping the patient on a predictable schedule
d. Assuming responsibility for meeting the patient's needs
e. Providing the patient with nonstimulating, private time
ANS: B, C, E
These interventions take responsibility for areas in which the patient is incapable of providing self-care and addressing the special needs this patient has. Taking the blood pressure is not necessary unless there is a medical condition that requires doing so. Although the patient's ability to provide self-care will deteriorate, independence should be encouraged as appropri-ate.
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