Which of the following interventions is most appropriate in helping a client with early-stage dementia complete ADLs?
a. Allow enough time for the client to complete ADLs as independently as possible.
b. Provide the client with a written list of all the steps needed to complete ADLs.
c. Plan to provide step-by-step prompting to complete the ADLs.
d. Tell the client to finish ADLs before breakfast or the nursing assistant will do them.
Answer: a. Allow enough time for the client to complete ADLs as independently as possible.
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