Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by Videbeck

➤ FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS

Identify each of the following behaviors as occurring primarily in delirium
ordementia.

Change in level of consciousness

Sudden, acute confusion

Loss of long-term memory

Tactile hallucinations

Slurred speech

Loss of language abilities

Change in personality traits

Chronic confusion

8. A client with late moderate stage dementia
   has been admitted to a long-term care facility.
   Which of the following nursing interventions will
   help the client to maintain optimal cognitive
   function?
   A. Discuss pictures of children and grandchil-
   dren with the client.
   B. Do word games or crossword puzzles with the
   client.
   C. Provide the client with a written list of daily
   activities.
   D. Watch and discuss the evening news with the
   client.

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➤ SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS

Describe each of the following interventions for a client with dementia,
and give an example.

Distraction