A patient with Alzheimer's disease has a dressing and grooming self-care deficit.Designate the appropriate interventions to include in the patient's plan of care.Select all that apply.

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Providing clothing with elastic and hook-and-loop closures facilitates patient independence.Labeling clothing with the patient's name and the name of the item maintains patient identity and dignity (and provides information if the patient has agnosia).When a patient resists,using distraction and trying again after a short interval are appropriate because patient moods are often labile;the patient may be willing to cooperate during a later opportunity.Providing the necessary items for grooming and directing the patient to proceed independently are inappropriate.Staff members are prepared to coach by giving step-by-step directions for each task as it occurs.Administering anxiolytic medication before bathing and dressing is inappropriate.This measure would result in unnecessary overmedication.

A Patient with Alzheimer's Disease Has a Dressing and Grooming