A new nurse has been working with clients with Alzheimer's disease for almost 6 months. During a staff meeting, the nurse expresses frustration because the same instructions have to be given to clients on a daily basis. The nurse states, I feel like all my work doesn't do them any good. Which should the nurse's supervisor encourage the nurse to do?

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Teaching is a fundamental role for nurses, but teaching clients who have dementia can be especially challenging and frustrating. These clients do not retain explanations or instructions, so the nurse must repeat the same things continually.
The nurse must be careful not to lose patience and not to give up on these clients. Discussing these frustrations with others can help the nurse to avoid conveying negative feelings to clients and families or experiencing professional and personal burnout. The nurse must remain positive and supportive to clients and family.

A New Nurse Has Been Working with Clients with Alzheimer's