A client has been diagnosed with dementia.The family wants to know how to plan for the future.Which of the following would be the preferred response by the nurse?
A) "Although the symptoms will get worse,there are medications to stop the progress."
B) "You should make plans regarding preferred long-term care facilities you will want to utilize."
C) "Dementia is a progressive deterioration; you should be able to recognize symptoms."
D) "Dementia can be successfully treated once the cause is known."
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