For a patient with dementia, how might the nurse best improve orientation and clarity? Select all that apply
a. Place personal objects where the patient can see them.
b. Introduce yourself each time you have contact with the patient.
c. Encourage the patient to relax while the nurse gives the bath.
d. Use short sentences with only a few words.
e. Do not offer many choices when it comes to ADLs.
ANS: A, B, D, E
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