The nurse notes that the newly admitted patient with Alzheimer disease (AD) has significant anomia. Which intervention is most appropriate for this problem?
a. Frequently reorient the patient to his room location.
b. Remind the patient about the names and uses for particular items.
c. Assist the patient with all meals.
d. Wait patiently for the patient to find the word he wants.
D
Anomia is the inability to recall a word. Waiting for the patient to remember the word or be able to substitute another is more supportive than supplying the word for him.
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