A client has been diagnosed with dementia. The family wants to know how to plan for the future. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Your family member's symptoms will get worse, but there are medications to stop the progress."
2. "You should plan right now on which long-term care facility you will want to utilize when the time comes."
3. "Dementia is a progressive deterioration. It's important for you to clearly understand what to look for in symptoms."
4. "Dementia can be treated once the cause is known."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: There are no cures, but some medications may help to slow the progression.
Rationale 2: Family members must be educated on the course of dementia and be encouraged to learn as much about coping skills as possible.
Rationale 3: Dementia is a progressive loss of cognitive function. The most common type is Alzheimer's disease. The cause is unknown. The most prominent symptoms are cognitive dysfunctions, including decline in memory, learning, attention, judgment, orientation, and language skills. Family members must be educated on the course of dementia and be encouraged to learn as much about coping skills as possible.
Rationale 4: There are no cures, but some medications may help to slow the progression.
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