A client experiencing dementia is demonstrating sundowning. What should the nurse do to lessen the effects of this phenomenon?
1. Reassuring the client who is fearful
2. Decreasing stimuli on the unit
3. Have the clients abstain from a bedtime snack
4. Give the client caffeine at night
Answer: 2
1. The client's fear level is not a component of sundowning.
2. Overstimulation is thought to contribute to sundowning.
3. The client should be encouraged to have a light bedtime snack to increase sleepiness.
4. Caffeine might overstimulate the client.
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