Question

question 7 out of 14:
your client living with dementia recently got lost driving to the grocery store. how should you respond?
take over the driving yourself without consulting anyone.
suggest to the client that she get groceries delivered next time.
nothing. older adults with dementia frequently forget things.
notify your supervisor and the decision - making family member.

Explanation:

• Option 1 is unprofessional and unsafe as taking over driving without consultation is inappropriate.
• Option 2 only addresses the grocery - getting method but doesn't handle the underlying driving safety issue related to dementia.
• Option 3 is wrong because ignoring the problem of a dementia patient getting lost while driving can lead to safety risks.
• Option 4 is correct. Notifying the supervisor and the decision - making family member is the proper way to handle the situation as it involves the relevant parties to make decisions about the client's driving safety.

Answer:

D. Notify your supervisor and the decision - making family member.