Question

The daughter of a client with Alzheimer's disease asks the nurse, "Will the medication my mother is taking cure her dementia?" What is the best response by the nurse?

A
"It will not improve dementia but can help control emotional responses."

"It will help your mother live independently again."
C
"It is used to halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease."

"It will provide a steady improvement in memory."

Answer 1

The medication will not cure dementia but can help control emotional responses.

Step-by-step explanation:

No, the medication your mother is taking will not cure her dementia, but it may help control her emotional responses. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common cause of dementia. However, medications and behavioral therapies can improve and prolong functioning and quality of life in people with Alzheimer's.