Diagnosis of multi-infarct dementia

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Mrs. Green is a client of your agency. She has a diagnosis of multi-infarct dementia, but is in the early stages and is most often only mildly forgetful. She takes comfort in "coming up with answers", although she may well forget them. She says to you"Have you seen my daughter? I haven't seen her in a long time". You know her daughter visits her every second day, but are not sure if she has been in today.

1. What is meant by multi-infarct dementia?

2. List three appropriate actions/responses you would use with Mrs. Green to address her needs and help support her.

3. Explain how these actions/responses would be helpful in supporting Mrs. Green.

4. Since clients with dementia may show poor judgement and make bad decisions, list three safety needs which can be affected by Mrs. Green's forgetfulness.

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