The nurse is caring for a patient with vascular dementia. Based on the neurobiology of this condition, what is the nurse's primary concern when caring for this patient?

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2. Safety is the primary concern for nurses at all times. However, this is especially true for the client with vascular dementia. In vascular dementia, patients suffer the equivalent of small strokes that destroy many areas of the brain. Onset is abrupt, resulting in rapid changes to functioning. The patient may have an altered gait and weakness of the limbs, increasing the risk for falls. Pain is not a common feature of vascular dementia. While the nurse will assess communication and level of consciousness, these are not the primary concerns when caring for a patient with vascular dementia.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Vascular Dementia