part b - short answer
answer in 1-3 complete sentences.
11. explain two differences between delirium and dementia.

12. list two safety risks for a resident who wanders.

13. a resident with moderate dementia constantly accuses staff of stealing.
- is this more likely stage 1, 2, 3, or 4 dementia? why?

14. give two examples of how you can maintain dignity while caring for a resident with dementia.

15. a resident with dementia insists she needs to \go home to take care of my little children.\
- which communication method is better: validation therapy or reality orientation? explain what you might say

Question

part b - short answer
answer in 1-3 complete sentences.
11. explain two differences between delirium and dementia.

12. list two safety risks for a resident who wanders.

13. a resident with moderate dementia constantly accuses staff of stealing.
    - is this more likely stage 1, 2, 3, or 4 dementia? why?

14. give two examples of how you can maintain dignity while caring for a resident with dementia.

15. a resident with dementia insists she needs to \go home to take care of my little children.\
    - which communication method is better: validation therapy or reality orientation? explain what you might say

Accepted Answer

### Question 11
# Brief Explanations:
Delirium has a rapid onset (hours to days) and fluctuating symptoms, while dementia progresses slowly (months to years) with steady cognitive decline. Delirium is often reversible (e.g., due to infection), but dementia is generally irreversible.
# Answer:
Delirium has a rapid, fluctuating onset (hours - days) and is often reversible (e.g., from infection), while dementia progresses slowly (months - years) with steady, irreversible cognitive decline.

### Question 12
# Brief Explanations:
Wandering residents face fall risks (from uneven surfaces, tripping) and elopement risks (getting lost, encountering traffic/strangers), compromising safety.
# Answer:
Two safety risks for a wandering resident are falling (due to tripping on obstacles or uneven ground) and elopement (getting lost outside the facility, facing traffic or stranger - related dangers).

### Question 13
# Brief Explanations:
Moderate dementia (Stage 3 or 4? Typically, Stage 3 - moderate: memory loss, paranoia. The accusation of stealing shows paranoia, common in moderate dementia (Stage 3 or 4, but Stage 3 - moderate: symptoms like paranoia, difficulty with tasks. So likely Stage 3 or 4 (depending on staging, but moderate is Stage 3 - 4). The paranoia (accusing staff) is a moderate - stage symptom as cognitive decline leads to misperceptions.
# Answer:
This is more likely Stage 3 or 4 (moderate to severe) dementia. Accusing staff of stealing reflects paranoia, a symptom of moderate dementia, as cognitive decline causes misperceptions and behavioral changes typical of these stages.

### Question 14
# Brief Explanations:
Respect preferences (e.g., clothing choice) and involve in care decisions (e.g., activity timing) to maintain dignity. Use respectful language and preserve independence (e.g., assist with tasks but let them do what they can).
# Answer:
One way is to respect their preferences, like letting them choose their clothing. Another is to involve them in care decisions, such as when to do activities, to uphold their dignity.

### Question 15
# Brief Explanations:
Validation therapy is better. It validates the resident’s feelings: “I understand you want to care for your children. Let’s talk about them while we stay safe here.” Reality orientation (correcting “you don’t have children now”) may cause agitation.
# Answer:
Validation therapy is better. You might say, “I know you love your children and want to care for them. Let's sit and talk about them while we are here, where you're safe.”

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