Question

2 pts
catastrophic reactions usually occur as a result of which of the following? ch:38
elimination needs
hunger
too many stimuli
lack of sleep

question 20
2 pts
you have been a support worker to mrs. simon, a client who is in the moderate stage of alzheimers disease. she lives at the home of her son, bob, who is married and has three young children. bobs wife shared with you that for two nights in a row, mrs. simon wandered off into their neighbourhood street while they were asleep. when bob brought her back inside, mrs. simon had a catastrophic reaction and now she no longer recognizes her family members. more importantly, bobs wife is worried about bobs hypertension. you reported these incidents immediately to your supervisor. what needs to be done by the health care team? ch:38
move mrs. simon to a long - term care facility.
register the client with the medicalert safety home program.
reduce stimulation.
exercise the client.

Explanation:

Catastrophic reactions in dementia - prone individuals often occur due to over - stimulation. For the second question, given Mrs. Simon's wandering and the family's stress, a long - term care facility can provide more specialized care and safety.

Answer:

First question: Too many stimuli
Second question: Move Mrs. Simon to a long - term care facility.