Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with moderate dementia who had an appendectomy 2 days ago?
a. Provide complete personal hygiene care for the patient.
b. Remind the patient frequently about being in the hospital.
c. Reposition the patient frequently to avoid skin breakdown.
d. Place suction at the bedside to decrease the risk for aspiration.
ANS: B
The patient with moderate dementia will have problems with short- and long-term memory and will need reminding about the hospitalization. The other interventions would be used for a patient with severe dementia, who would have difficulty with swallowing, self-care, and immobility.
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