A client with Alzheimer disease becomes agitated and is unable to communicate. The nurse notes that this is a change from the client's regular demeanor. The nurse performs a thorough assessment of the client, determining that the client has an abscessed tooth. This assessment can be termed:

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Validation therapy is a type of interpersonal interaction in which the health professional attempts to understand and validate the client's current needs.

A Client with Alzheimer Disease Becomes Agitated and Is Unable