After receiving her morning assignment, the nurse realizes that she will be caring for a client with Alzheimer disease. The nurse understands that when communicating with this client, it will be important to
a. avoid touch because this may be misinterpreted by the client.
b. shorten processing time before the client becomes distracted.
c. break instructions down into small, sequential steps.
d. present ideas all at once before the client's attention wanders.
ANS: C
Keeping communication simple can help the client compensate for cognitive deficits. Use of touch to emphasize directions or guide the client can help compensate for cognitive deficits. Clients with cognitive deficits need more time to process information. Present ideas one at a time.
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