A client has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order for this client's cognitive impairment?

a. Anticipate the behavior and restrain when pacing begins: Restraint should be a last resort. Pacing might not necessarily lead to screaming, and early intervention should focus on de-escalation techniques.
b. Assess environmental triggers and potential unmet needs. De-escalation strategies should prioritize understanding why the client's behavior is escalating. Identifying environmental triggers or unmet needs (like pain, hunger, thirst) can help prevent further agitation.
c. Assess for potential injury: While assessing for injury is important, it should come after ensuring the safety of both the client and the staff by addressing the cause of the outburst.
d. Consult the psychologist regarding behavior modification techniques: Consultation is valuable, but immediate intervention to de-escalate the situation and understand the cause is the priority.

a. Thorough explanations with details: This approach may overwhelm a client with a cognitive disorder due to complexity and length.
b. Stimulating words and phrases: Stimulating words and phrases can be confusing and may not be understood clearly by a client with cognitive impairment.
c. Short words and simple sentences: This is correct because it ensures clarity and facilitates understanding, which is essential when communicating with someone who has a cognitive disorder.
d. Pictures or gestures instead of words: While visual aids can be helpful, they should complement, not replace, verbal communication unless the client has severe communication difficulties.