Which of the following are examples of appropriate communication techniques for dealing effectively with people with dementia?
A) Ask open-ended questions so the person feels he or she can make choices.
B) For people in the later stages of Alzheimer disease, talk as you would to a child.
C) Maintain good eye contact and use a relaxed and smiling approach.
D) When the person forgets something, remind him or her not to forget next time.
Ans: C
To facilitate communication with people who have dementia, the nurse uses a relaxed and smiling approach. The nurse should avoid infantilization of the older adult and not emphasize the person's memory or cognitive deficits.
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