The nurse is caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease. Which technique should the nurse use when interacting with this patient?
1. Setting strict time limits and rephrasing misunderstood questions.
2. Encouraging verbal and nonverbal communication while maintaining a calm demeanor.
3. Correcting errors made by the patient and speaking in a loud, clear voice.
4. Using multiple memory cues and giving several directions at once.
2. Encouraging verbal and nonverbal communication while maintaining a calm demeanor.
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A) True B) False
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