A client is diagnosed with late-stage Alzheimer's dementia. To address the client's symptoms, which nursing intervention should take priority?

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Promoting the client's dignity by providing comfort, safety, and self-care measures is a priority. At the late stages of Alzheimer's dementia, the focus of care should be on maintaining the client's quality of life by meeting their basic needs such as food, shelter, and safety. The client may not be able to participate in social activities or benefit from group therapies due to the cognitive decline. Providing assistive devices may also be challenging due to decreased ability to communicate and comprehend their use.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Late-Stage Alzheimer's Dementia