Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) Practice

What is a critical nursing intervention for a forgetful and disoriented client with Alzheimer disease?

1. Encouraging physical exercise regularly

2. Managing the client's unsafe behaviors

3. Providing memory aids

4. Encouraging family visits

The correct answer is: Managing the client's unsafe behaviors

The critical nursing intervention for a forgetful and disoriented client with Alzheimer disease focuses on managing the client's unsafe behaviors. Individuals with Alzheimer's may experience confusion and memory loss, which can lead them to engage in activities that put their safety at risk, such as wandering away from a safe environment, misusing electrical appliances, or not remembering to take medications as prescribed. By proactively managing these unsafe behaviors, nurses can prevent accidents and injuries, maintain a safe environment, and ensure that the client remains protected during their care. While providing memory aids and encouraging family visits are beneficial and supportive measures, they do not directly address immediate safety concerns that arise from the client's disorientation. Therefore, addressing safety through the management of behaviors is of utmost importance in nursing care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.