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Title: A client with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated and is unable to communicate. The nurse notes ...
Post by: ktrcathy on Jan 18, 2018
A client with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated and is unable to communicate. The nurse notes that this is a change from his regular demeanor.
 
  The nurse performs a thorough assessment of the client, determining that he has an abscessed tooth. This assessment can be termed:
  A) health promotion.
  B) illness prevention.
  C) validation therapy.
  D) restorative therapy.


Title: A client with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated and is unable to communicate. The nurse notes ...
Post by: jhnioghiugi on Jan 18, 2018
Ans: C
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Validation therapy is a type of interpersonal interaction in which the health professional attempts to understand and validate the client's current needs.