The nurse is recommending that a client diagnosed with moderate stage Alzheimer's disease at-tend a support group when he becomes defensive about not driving his automobile and the ef-fects it will have on "being stuck at home."
Which is the priority outcome expected for this client when attending the group sessions?
a. Facilitates socialization thus minimizing the effects of social isolation
b. Helps with minimizing the loss as a factor in causing depression
c. Provides caregivers with respite while as-suring the client is well attended to
d. Allows for the opportunity for a mental health professional to assess the client
ANS: B
Participants attending the driving cessation support groups had an improvement in depression scores, were less angry, and were happier. Support groups designed specifically to deal with loss of driving privileges among individuals with dementia may be important in alleviating depressive symptoms and other negative outcomes associated with cessation of driving. The remaining op-tions represent possible outcomes but they do not have the priority that minimizing depression has for this client.
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