communication
in order to promote interpretation of messages to our patients we should remain what?
unhurried
a definitive diagnosis can be only by doing this?
autopsy
as nurses if we assess our patient who is hospitalized for signs, like repeating or asking the same questions over and over again we can help do what for our patients?
recognition of AD
this burden on families of patients with all types of dementia is enormous. what is this burden?
emotional
forgetfulness and subtle memory loss occur, these are considered manifestations of which stage of AD?
early stage
having a familiar environment, listening to music, stroking, rocking or distraction may be helpful when there is a what?
triggered response
causes of dementia that are reversible, like depression, delirium, alcohol or drug abuse or inappropriate drug dosage or toxicity are found to do what in regard to Alzheimer's?
Ruled out
we can assist our patient to be functionally independent by what means?
organize cares into short, achievable steps so they fell a sense of accomplishment
this is often stable and declines slowly, even though cognitively they have declined. what can remain stable?
physical health
as the disease progresses, the cognitive deficits become what?
evident and can not be concealed
use of these can help enhance orientation to time?
clock and calender
this tool is used to assess for depression in our patients, depression closely mimics early-stage AD
GDS
this patient may need constant emotional support that reinforces this, as some patients are aware of their profound cognitive losses and aware of diminishing abilities. what are we trying to reinforce?
positive self image
it is important to make sure that patient is safe within the home, either locking doors or having alarms on them that notifies caregiver that they are being opened can reduce this from happening. what can the patient do?
wander out and away
becoming depressed, suspicious, paranoid, hostile and even combative are considered what changes?
personality changes
doing this can help patient who has difficulty finding their room. what is this?
color coding doorways
infections and physiologic disturbances, like hypothyroidism, Parkinson's and vit b 12 deficiency can cause this impairment
cognitive
what type of environment best supports their cognitive function?
calm, predictable, limited stimuli and regular routine
neglect or abuse can occur in both home and institutions. what should the nurse do?
report it to adult protective services
this becomes difficult, word findings occur, you are unable to carry on what?
conversation
in order to convey messages to our patients due to frequently forgetting words or having difficulty organizing and expressing thoughts, this is helpful to use. what is this?
clear, easy to understand sentences
this has been shown to reduce agitation in Alzheimer's patients, listening to this helps them?
music
patient may develop feeding difficulties and need these preventive measures to help with food safety.
cut food into small pieces, thicken fluids, serve hot foods warm
they may be able to recognize family members and caregivers how often?
only occasionally as progresses