Practice Question
A client diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disorder has impairments of memory and judgement and is incapable of performing activities of daily living. Which nursing intervention should take priority?
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Correct Answer:
Assist the client with bathing and toileting.
Rationale:
🔵 Clients with Alzheimer’s Disease in moderate to severe stages experience significant impairments in memory, judgment, and self-care ability.
🔵 The highest nursing priority is to support basic needs and physical safety, including hygiene and toileting assistance.
🔵 Failure to address these needs can result in skin breakdown, infection, and decreased dignity.
🔵 Cognitive interventions like labeling or bulletin boards are helpful but are secondary to maintaining basic physiological functioning.
🔵 ADLs are part of Maslow’s physiological level, making them essential for survival and comfort.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental Health(Cohort 2)-N200 Exam which contains 65 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4