Which intervention has highest priority for a patient with stage 3 Alzheimer's disease?
a. Cutting the patient's food into bite size pieces
b. Providing fluids to the patient every hour while awake
c. Demonstrating to the patient how to put toothpaste on the brush
d. Assisting the patient in signing a birthday care for a granddaughter
ANS: B
The severe dementia characteristics of stage 3 renders the patient incapable of independently meeting hydration and nutrition needs. These needs are basic to life, so they are of highest priority. The remaining options are not applicable for such an impaired patient.
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