What is the nursing care priority for a patient diagnosed with Stage 7 Alzheimer's disease?
a. Nutrition and hydration
b. Promoting self-care activities
c. Supporting attempts to communicate
d. Preserving problem-solving abilities
A
When dementia is severe, the individual is incapable of independently meeting nutrition and hydration needs and must receive assistance. The other options refer to inappropriate emphases for care.
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