Question

exam : wa core basic part 2: person centered care

1. mrs. wells is 89 years old and has mild dementia and a history of stable diabetes. there is a party to celebrate another residents 100th birthday. mrs. wells asks you for a piece of the birthday cake. which would be a person - centered response to her request?

“i understand you want to have some cake, but let me find you something else, a no - sugar cookie, because of your diabetes.”
“here is your cake. i hope you enjoy it. it looks good.”
“you know that you cant have cake!”
“i think that you should make a better choice.”

Explanation:

A person - centered response respects the individual's wishes while also considering their health needs. Mrs. Wells has diabetes and dementia. Saying "I understand you want to have some cake, but let me find you something else, a no - sugar cookie, because of your diabetes" acknowledges her desire for cake, shows empathy, and offers an alternative that is more suitable for her health condition.

Answer:

"I understand you want to have some cake, but let me find you something else, a no - sugar cookie, because of your diabetes."