The nurse is planning care for the patient with moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Which expected outcomes does the nurse include? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning care for the elderly patient with dementia who experiences increased agitation and confusion during the evening hours. Which interventions does the nurse include to decrease evening agitation and confusion? Select all that apply.

The family of a patient who is dying expresses a desire to feed him a traditional fruit and herb paste to ensure that his soul can have peace in the afterlife in accordance with their religious beliefs. The patient is NPO due to the risk of aspiration and is unable to make his wishes known due to decreased cognition. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?