The parents of a child with autism talk with a nurse about their feelings of being overwhelmed in caring for their child. They state that they do not get a break from their child, the child’s needs are almost more than they can handle, and they are considering divorce. Which of the following initial responses from the nurse is most appropriate?

Which medical condition has been shown to cause dementia in some adults?

A client is cognitively impaired. What techniques can the nurse use to facilitate communication? Select all that apply.

A nurse is working with a family who home schools their three children and also cares for an aging parent with Alzheimer’s in the home. Which statement by the family best indicates that they are considering the needs of the older adult who is receiving care in the home?

A 14-year-old teen has been hospitalized for acute exacerbation of ADHD symptoms. The nurse tries to help the client to engage with others on the unit. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for supporting social interaction for this client?

A nurse is helping a client who has been developing dementia. The client expresses fears about his condition to the nurse. Which nursing interventions would be most appropriate in this case? Select all that apply.

A nurse is working with the adult daughter of a client who has Alzheimer’s disease. The daughter cares for her parent in her home but is becoming exhausted with meeting the demands of caregiving. Which of the following actions could the nurse take that would help this caregiver to provide for her own needs? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to move a 150-pound client with Alzheimer’s disease from a chair to a stretcher in the emergency room. The client can help with the move but is uncooperative with the nurses. Which best describes how the nurse should move this client?

A family whose father has Alzheimer’s disease is struggling with keeping their parent safe at home. The nurse can suggest which of the following strategies?

A nurse is caring for a client with dementia as a result of progressive Alzheimer’s disease. The client’s family requests that the client eat fewer carbohydrates because of recent research the daughter has been studying. Which response from the nurse best indicates respect for this family’s choices?