HESI CASE STUDY 2O25 |GUARANTEED PASS |UPDATED (Alzheimer's Disease)

Which is the best response by the nurse to the client's statement? Tell the client that there is nothing to worry about. This response belittles the client’s feelings and does not address his anxiety. Emphasize to the client that anxiety is common when people have problems remembering things and that he will be fine. Although it is common for clients to be anxious when they are confused secondary to memory loss, pointing this out may make him defensive and more anxious. State how worried the client looks and ask the how to make them more comfortable. This response acknowledges the clients feelings and the word worried= is generally neutral. Cooper, K., Gosnell, K. (2019). Foundations of Nursing. (8th edition). St. Louis, Missouri. Elsevier. Pg. 68. Remind the client that he has Alzheimer’s disease and has become more forgetful lately. The nurse does not know what the client understands about his diagnosis, and being too direct may make the client defensive and more anxious. Question 2 of 27 Which of the following are risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease: (Select all that apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.) Genetic predisposition. Genetic predisposition increases risk by 60-70 %. Halter, M. (2018). Varcarolis’ Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. (8th edition). St. Louis, Missouri. Elsevier. Pg. 436. History of head trauma. Brain injury is associated with a greater risk. Halter, M. (2018). Varcarolis’ Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. (8th edition). St. Louis, Missouri. Elsevier. Pg. 436. Male gender.