The best way to assist a patient who has mild Alzheimer's disease is to:
A.
Ask the physician to keep the patient sedated to avoid "acting out" behaviors.
B.
Provide strict one-on-one behavior modification techniques to prevent further cognitive deterioration.
C.
Encourage the family to begin preparations to move the person to a skilled nursing facility.
D.
Provide a stable, safe, and consistent environment.
ANS: D
A stable, consistent environment will give the patient cues to maintain participation and orientation. Response A is a chemical restraint and is never appropriate. Behavior medication is generally ineffective with cognitive deterioration if the person cannot remember the rewards. Though the family may be thinking about future plans, it is too early for placement.
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