Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
The geriatrician has prescribed medication for an 80-year-old client to treat the client's dementia. Which teaching points should the nurse provide to the client's spouse about the new medication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D because it states that the medication won't cure dementia but has the potential to slow down its progression. This is crucial information for the spouse to understand the realistic expectations of the medication. Choice A is incorrect because improving sleep and alertness are not primary goals of dementia treatment. Choice B is incorrect as compliance and manageability are not the main goals of dementia treatment. Choice C is incorrect as it only emphasizes the importance of administration schedule without addressing the medication's purpose.