A 59-year-old woman has just been diagnosed with early-stage dementia. She is experiencing increasing forgetfulness but currently can function adequately. She lives with her husband and her daughter, who is a single mother of two
When planning care for this family, which of the following goals should the nurse identify as the priority?
A) The client will maintain self-care abilities for at least 24 months.
B) The family will discuss the correct emotional responses to the client's diagnosis.
C) The caregivers will demonstrate accountability for their family member's health.
D) The family will identify resources to meet the client's caregiving needs.
Ans: D
Feedback:
As the client's cognitive abilities and behavior deteriorate, the needs of the client and family will become more extensive and will require careful planning and coordination. Fostering accountability, however, is not a primary goal. Emotional responses are inevitable, but these are not categorized as being correct or incorrect. Two years of self-care may be unrealistic.
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