A patient with moderate dementia has been admitted to a long-term care facility.To address the patient's need to be engaged in purposeful activity,the nurse arranges for the patient to
A)fold some of the unit's freshly washed washcloths and towels each afternoon.
B)help decide what television programs will be on in the dayroom.
C)be responsible for changing the day calendar each morning.
D)remind other diabetic patients when it is time for their finger sticks.

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Folding freshly washed washcloths and towels is a purposeful activity that will provide the patient with a sense of accomplishment and contribute to the overall functioning of the facility. The other options either do not provide a meaningful task or may be too complex for the patient's level of cognitive function.

A Patient with Moderate Dementia Has Been Admitted to a Long-Term