Which of the following nursing techniques are appropriate for therapeutic interaction with a client who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease?
1. Setting strict time limits and rephrasing misunderstood questions
2. Encouraging verbal and nonverbal communication, while maintaining a calm demeanor
3. Correcting errors by the client and speaking in a loud clear voice
4. Using multiple memory cues and giving several directions at once
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Rationale: Nonverbal communication will become more prominent as verbal communication skills decline. A calm demeanor will reassure the client and allow for a response without sensory overload. Correcting errors by the client, speaking in a loud voice, using multiple memory cues, setting time limits, and rephrasing questions may overstimulate and increase the client's frustration and anxiety.
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