Question

1. what is the best step caregivers can take to prevent dehydration in people with dementia?

offer a person their favorite drinks often throughout the day.
ask them to drink a full glass of water at each meal.
tell them you are tracking how much they drink.
tell them to drink more water so they do not get dehydrated.

1. what stage of dementia does the risk for developing contractures occur?

early stage
middle stage
late stage
end stage

1. gloria lives in a care facility. she has been diagnosed with middle stage dementia and still enjoys singing. gloria has begun to wander at night and often becomes upset when staff tries to get her to go back to her room. what intervention would be considered person - centered care?

singing songs with gloria as she is guided back to her room
telling gloria that she needs to go to her room so she does not disturb others
preventing gloria from taking afternoon naps so she is sleepier at night
giving gloria towels to fold at the nurses station so staff can keep an eye on her

Explanation:

• Question 6: Offering favorite drinks often is a positive and effective way as people with dementia may have reduced thirst perception. Forcing a full glass (option 2) can be unappealing, tracking (option 3) may cause stress, and just telling (option 4) is less likely to be effective.
• Question 7: In the late stage of dementia, people are more likely to have limited mobility for long periods, increasing the risk of contractures (stiffening of joints and muscles).
• Question 8: Person - centered care focuses on the individual's interests. Since Gloria likes singing, singing with her (option 1) while guiding her back is person - centered. Telling her (option 2) is more about others' needs, preventing naps (option 3) ignores her comfort, and giving towels (option 4) is more about staff convenience.

Answer:

1. Offer a person their favorite drinks often throughout the day.
2. Late stage
3. Singing songs with Gloria as she is guided back to her room