The focus of nursing care for a patient diagnosed with dementia is
a. individualizing care.
b. improving cognition.
c. maintaining optimum function.
d. promoting self-confidence and self-esteem.
C
Because memory is impaired, an individual with dementia cannot learn easily, so maintaining functioning as long as possible is important. The patient's abilities are expected to decline over time. Use of the word "optimum" suggests the changing nature of the level of functioning. Individualizing care and promoting esteem and confidence are of lesser importance than maintaining optimal function.
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