The nurse is planning care for a new client who has been admitted to the unit with early dementia. The nurse should plan interventions to meet the priority of care for the client which is:
1. the client's airway.
2. the client's elimination.
3. the risk for pressure ulcers.
4. the client's safety.
Answer: 4
1. The client's airway is not likely to be at risk with early dementia.
2. Elimination is a factor of care, but not the priority for the dementia client.
3. Clients with dementia are mobile and not at high risk for pressure ulcers.
4. The priority of care for the dementia client is the client's safety.
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