An 89-year-old diagnosed with dementia was until recently responding well to cognitive cueing techniques.The nurse shows an understanding of dementia when sharing with staff that:
A)"We will implement new interventions that address the disease's progression."
B)"It's important that we frequently recue the patient to improve her quality of life."
C)"The patient's family needs to be made aware of this decline."
D)"This poor response to cueing is likely a result of advanced aging."

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Positive responses to selected interventions may continue for a time but may decline as the disease progresses,which results in the need to reevaluate strategies.The nursing staff cannot evaluate the patient's quality of life;only the patient can,and this patient is not capable.The family should be informed but that is not related to understanding dementia.The change in response is the result of advancing disease,not age.

An 89-Year-Old Diagnosed with Dementia Was Until Recently Responding Well