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Which medication is indicated for severe Alzheimer's disease?
Which medication is indicated for severe Alzheimer's disease?
What is the primary goal of managing Alzheimer's disease?
What is the primary goal of managing Alzheimer's disease?
What do cholinesterase inhibitors such as donepezil hydrochloride and rivastigmine tartrate do?
What do cholinesterase inhibitors such as donepezil hydrochloride and rivastigmine tartrate do?
What role do nurses play in the recognition of Alzheimer's disease?
What role do nurses play in the recognition of Alzheimer's disease?
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What is a crucial measure for promoting physical safety for patients with Alzheimer's disease?
What is a crucial measure for promoting physical safety for patients with Alzheimer's disease?
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How can anxiety and agitation in patients with Alzheimer's disease be reduced?
How can anxiety and agitation in patients with Alzheimer's disease be reduced?
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What is important in supporting cognitive function for patients with dementia?
What is important in supporting cognitive function for patients with dementia?
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How can communication with patients with Alzheimer's disease be improved?
How can communication with patients with Alzheimer's disease be improved?
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What is an important goal for patients with Alzheimer's disease in terms of socialization and intimacy?
What is an important goal for patients with Alzheimer's disease in terms of socialization and intimacy?
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What is crucial for promoting independence in self-care activities for patients with Alzheimer's disease?
What is crucial for promoting independence in self-care activities for patients with Alzheimer's disease?
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What can help reduce agitation in patients with Alzheimer's disease?
What can help reduce agitation in patients with Alzheimer's disease?
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What is important for improving communication with patients with Alzheimer's disease?
What is important for improving communication with patients with Alzheimer's disease?
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What is crucial for promoting physical safety for patients with Alzheimer's disease?
What is crucial for promoting physical safety for patients with Alzheimer's disease?
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What is important for supporting cognitive function in patients with dementia?
What is important for supporting cognitive function in patients with dementia?
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What can help reduce anxiety and agitation in patients with Alzheimer's disease?
What can help reduce anxiety and agitation in patients with Alzheimer's disease?
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What is important for improving communication with patients with Alzheimer's disease?
What is important for improving communication with patients with Alzheimer's disease?
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What can be helpful for patients in the early stages of dementia?
What can be helpful for patients in the early stages of dementia?
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What type of communication may patients in later stages of dementia use?
What type of communication may patients in later stages of dementia use?
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What provides comfort and security to patients with dementia?
What provides comfort and security to patients with dementia?
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What is encouraged for patients with dementia?
What is encouraged for patients with dementia?
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What activities can improve the quality of life for people with dementia?
What activities can improve the quality of life for people with dementia?
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What should spouses be encouraged to discuss regarding patients with dementia?
What should spouses be encouraged to discuss regarding patients with dementia?
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How should mealtime be kept for patients with dementia?
How should mealtime be kept for patients with dementia?
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What may patients with dementia require to encourage proper nutrition and hydration?
What may patients with dementia require to encourage proper nutrition and hydration?
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What are essential for patients with dementia?
What are essential for patients with dementia?
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Who provides the majority of the home care required by patients with Alzheimer's disease?
Who provides the majority of the home care required by patients with Alzheimer's disease?
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What can help reduce caregiver stress and anxiety for patients with dementia?
What can help reduce caregiver stress and anxiety for patients with dementia?
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What does the Alzheimer’s Association provide for patients and caregivers?
What does the Alzheimer’s Association provide for patients and caregivers?
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Study Notes
Supporting Patients with Dementia: Key Care Strategies
- In the early stages of dementia, lists and simple written instructions can be helpful for patients.
- Patients in later stages may use nonverbal communication, such as pointing to objects.
- Tactile stimuli, like hugs, provide comfort and security to patients with dementia.
- Socialization through visits, letters, and phone calls is encouraged for patients.
- Activities like walking, exercising, and socializing can improve the quality of life for people with dementia.
- Patients may continue to enjoy sexual activity, and spouses should be encouraged to discuss any concerns.
- Mealtime should be kept simple and calm, with familiar, appetizing foods to encourage adequate nutrition.
- Patients may require cueing to encourage proper nutrition and hydration.
- Adequate sleep and physical exercise are essential for patients with dementia.
- Family members provide 83% of the home care required by patients with Alzheimer's disease.
- Web-based interventions can help reduce caregiver stress and anxiety and identify care needs.
- The Alzheimer’s Association provides family support, education, research, and advocacy for patients and caregivers.
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Test your knowledge of key care strategies for supporting patients with dementia in this informative quiz. Learn about communication, activities, nutrition, and support resources for both patients and caregivers.
