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A client with advanced dementia consistently mistakes their reflection for another person. What is the best response?
Covering mirrors or redirecting the client's attention can reduce distress and confusion caused by misperceiving reflections, which is common in advanced dement
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Question: A client with advanced dementia consistently mistakes their reflection for another person. What is the best response?
Answer options:
- Explain logically that it's their reflection ✅ Cover mirrors or distract the client
- Ignore it, as it will pass
- Ask them who they think it is
Correct answer: Cover mirrors or distract the client
Explanation: Covering mirrors or redirecting the client's attention can reduce distress and confusion caused by misperceiving reflections, which is common in advanced dementia.
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