A hospitalized client with late-stage Alzheimer's disease says that breakfast has not been served.The nurse witnessed the client eating breakfast earlier.Which statement made to this client is an example of validation therapy?

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Use of validation therapy involves acknowledgment of the client's feelings and concerns.This technique has proved more effective in later stages of the disease,when using reality orientation only increases agitation.Telling the client that he or she already ate breakfast may agitate the client.The other statements do not validate the client's concerns.

A Hospitalized Client with Late-Stage Alzheimer's Disease Says That Breakfast