A newly admitted patient diagnosed with AD has demonstrated apraxi
a. The nurse should assist the patient with:
a. grooming and hygiene.
b. visual acuity.
c. word finding.
d. orientation.
A
Apraxia is the inability to carry out motor activities despite intact motor function. The patient activity that would be altered by lack of motor function is grooming and hygiene.
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