Role Play 1 – Working with a client with dementia (sundowning) Clients with dementia can experience sundowning, the apparent worsening of confusion…

Question Role Play 1 – Working with a client with dementia (sundowning) Clientswith dementia can experience sundowning, the apparent worsening of confusion in the late afternoon or early evening. Their behaviour may worsen and they may experience heightened feelings of disorientation, confusion, anxiety and agitation. For this role play, you are required to participate in a one-on-one role play with your assessor, or another person nominated to play the part of the client. The role play participant will be demonstrating symptoms of a client who is sundowning. You will be required to demonstrate your ability to calm the client and demonstrate appropriate communication and support to settle the client for the evening. The client’s care plan states the following: Client is subject to sundowning when she becomes agitated, confused and sometimes aggressive When sundowning the client will pace, trying to find the way back home Client does not like to be touched while agitated. This seems to resolve once calm. Music and reminiscing has been found to be calming Client usually has a cup of herbal tea in the evening before bed – she is able to drink unassisted. Your assessor will be looking to see that you: Respond appropriately to behaviours of concern and recognise potential triggers Show person-centred care when supporting the client For example, work according to the care plan; treat the client as an individual; stay calm and be reassuring; etc Use the information from the client’s care plan to address the client’s needs Use effective communication and interpersonal skills to gain cooperation For example, be calm and reassuring; be always pleasant; use friendly, approachable and nonthreatening body language; etc Allow the client to demonstrate their distress Ensure the safety and comfort of the client For example, help them to their chair safely; make sure the chair is comfortable for them; make sure they feel safe and secure. Use appropriate strategies to calm the client. For example, reminiscing; validation; talking to the client about their photos, etc  Health Science Science Nursing HEALTH CHCCCS25 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)