The nurse is teaching the family of a confused client about strategies for effective caregiving in the home setting. The nurse would encourage the family to avoid:
1. creating a pleasant, relaxed environment at mealtimes.
2. having the client sit upright during meals.
3. giving the client a multitude of choices.
4. limiting the number of people who visit the client at one time.
ANS: 3
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