A resident of a long-term care facility who has Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated when a group of children comes to sing and dance at the facility and tries to take one of the children to her room. Which piece of information should the nurse use when approaching the client about this behavior?
A. This resident is a dangerous individual.
B. Individuals with Alzheimer's disease are likely to be child molesters.
C. This resident probably had an unfortunate experience while singing and dancing in his own youth.
D. Individuals with Alzheimer's disease have difficulty tolerating excessive stimulation and changes in routine.
Ans: D. Individuals with Alzheimer's disease have difficulty tolerating excessive stimulation and changes in routine.
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