The family of an older client asks if the client is at risk for developing dementia. What information should the nurse ask the family?
1. If there is a family history of the disease.
2. Can the client remember what was served for dinner last night.
3. If the client keeps forgetting where the keys are
4. If the client remembered today's appointment
Answer: 1
1. The first assessment the nurse inquires about is family history as dementia seems to run in families.
2. Forgetting dinner from the night before is normal aging.
3. Forgetting where the keys are is normal in the aging client.
4. Forgetting the appointment is normal aging.
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