A patient with a cognitive deficit becomes agitated and upset about not being able to remember daily activities.How should the nurse respond to this agitation?
A)Tell the patient not to worry about it.
B)Provide an easy-to-follow calendar and reinforce the information.
C)Explain that becoming upset is not going to help the situation.
D)Remind the patient that now is the time to rest and relax.

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If the patient has difficulty remembering when to perform tasks (e.g. ,paying bills,taking medicines),help the patient to create a list,or post reminder notes in a conspicuous location (e.g. ,bulletin board,front of refrigerator),provide a medication container organized by days of the week,and recommend a wristwatch with alarm to signal medication administration times.Memory function in older adults tends to be preserved for relevant,well-learned material.Lists and organizers will help the patient cope with memory loss and safely perform activities.Telling the patient not to worry negates the patient's feelings.Reminding the patient that it is his or her "time to rest and relax" may be seen as a dismissal.False reassurance is not helpful to the patient.Focus on the patient's abilities,and modify approaches used to perform daily activities.

A Patient with a Cognitive Deficit Becomes Agitated and Upset