Question

During morning care, a nursing assistant asks a client with dementia, How was your night? The client replies, It was lovely. My husband and I went out to dinner and to a movie. The nurse, who overhears this conversation, would make which assessment regarding the client?

a) The client is experiencing delusions.
b) The client's memory is improving.
c) The client is recalling a recent event accurately.
d) The client is unable to communicate effectively.

Answer 1

The nurse would assess that the client is recalling a recent event accurately.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse would make the assessment that the client is recalling a recent event accurately. This is because the client with dementia was able to provide a detailed response about their night, including going out to dinner and to a movie with their husband. While individuals with dementia may experience memory loss and confusion, they still have the ability to recall recent events accurately.