Mrs. Nell, a resident with dementia, is undressing in the common room in front of other residents. What should the nursing assistant do?
A. Gently, but firmly, lead Mrs. Nell back to her room and redirect her attention by introducing another activity.
B. Let Mrs. Nell continue. It is best not to upset her by trying to stop her.
C. Report Mrs. Nell's behavior to the nurse. She may need to be restrained.
D. Ask Mrs. Nell if she needs to use the bathroom.
Validation therapy is a communication technique commonly used with people who have dementia:
A) that stresses the importance of correcting the person.
B) that stresses the importance of acknowledging the person's reality.
C) that stresses reorienting the person to the here and now.
D) to prevent boredom
introducing another activity
D.Ask Mrs. Nell if she needs to use the bathroom. dementia: A)that stresses the importance of correcting the person. D)to prevent bored
