The nurse is caring for a patient with severe dementia. What nursing intervention best promotes orientation to time and space?
1. Provide good lighting, especially on stairs.
2. Acknowledge the patient's feelings.
3. Break instructions into short time frames.
4. Cover mirrors to decrease fear.
Answer: 4
Explanation: Patient orientation in time and space is important regardless of the severity of illness and may present differently at different times. Covering or removing mirrors to decrease fear allows the patient to orient him or herself to the space without fear. The additional answer choices are appropriate interventions for patients with dementia; however, these interventions do not promote orientation to time and space.
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