A newly admitted patient diagnosed with Alzheimer disease (AD) has demonstrated apraxia.The nurse should assist the patient with which activity?

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Apraxia is the inability to perform a specific motor task despite intact motor function. Grooming and hygiene involve complex motor tasks such as brushing teeth, washing face, shaving, and combing hair. Patients with apraxia may have difficulty performing these activities independently, and therefore require assistance. Reading written material, word finding, and orientation are not specifically related to apraxia.

A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease (AD) Has