Asked by Kaylee Martinez on Sep 25, 2024
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The nurse is sitting with the family of a patient who has just received the diagnosis of dementia. The family asks for information on what treatment will be needed to cure the condition. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Hormone therapy will reverse the condition."
B) "Vitamin C and zinc will reverse the condition."
C) "There is no treatment that reverses dementia."
D) "Dementia can be reversed with diet, exercise, and medications."
Dementia
A broad category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, affecting daily functioning.
Treatment Reverses
The process in which the effects of a previous treatment are negated or reversed, restoring the original condition or symptoms.
- Communicate effectively with families and patients regarding the management and outcome expectations of cognitive impairments.
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Chamahra Tucker3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Currently there is no proven treatment that has been shown to reverse dementia, although some treatments can slow the progression of the illness. Hormone therapy, vitamin therapy, diet, and exercise are all important for overall health but do not reverse the progression of dementia.
Learning Objectives
- Communicate effectively with families and patients regarding the management and outcome expectations of cognitive impairments.
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