Question

1. what can you do to put a person who has had an incontinent episode at ease?

tell them they must leave the dining room to get cleaned up
ask them why they did not tell you they needed to use the bathroom earlier
do not express judgment
berate the person in the middle of a group activity

1. true or false: severe pain can trigger a catastrophic reaction.

true
false

1. which is an example of an environmental trigger for a catastrophic reaction?

the need to toilet
increased arthritic pain
a crowded dining room
medication side effects

1. when is the best time to schedule bathing for a person with dementia?

whenever the facility bathing schedule tells you to
when the person is well - rested and least agitated
in the evening, just before bed
after an activity because the person’s mood will be elevated

Explanation:

1. Expressing judgment can cause distress. Not judging helps put the person at ease.
2. Severe pain can overwhelm the body - mind system and trigger catastrophic reactions.
3. A crowded dining room is an environmental factor. The others are internal or medical factors.
4. Bathing a person with dementia when they are well - rested and least agitated is ideal for cooperation and comfort.

Answer:

1. Do not express judgment
2. TRUE
3. A crowded dining room
4. When the person is well - rested and least agitated