Following several months of increasing forgetfulness, Mr. Sparrow was diagnosed with dementia
During the community health nurse's current visit to Mr. and Mrs. Sparrow's home, Mr. Sparrow makes an inappropriate sexual remark to the nurse. His wife is intensely embarrassed, stating that he has always been a polite a
should be aware of which of the following facts when interpreting Mr. Sparrow's statement?
A) There is a need to set firm boundaries with clients who have cognitive disorders.
B) The client is exhibiting aggression as a result of his disease process.
C) Different clients respond to the stress of being diagnosed with a cognitive disorder in different ways.
D) This behavior is likely caused by alterations in reasoning as a result of brain changes.
Ans: D
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As a result of dementia, clients may begin to exhibit uncharacteristic disregard for social conduct. For example, they may disrobe in public, exhibit inappropriate sexual behavior, suddenly use profanity, and strike out at others when frustrated. Families find such changes alarming and distressing. Sexual comments are not necessarily synonymous with aggression.
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