A client is experiencing agnosia as a result of vascular dementia. She is staring at dinner and utensils without trying to eat. Which intervention should the nurse attempt first? 1. Pick up the fork...

A client is experiencing agnosia as a result of vascular dementia. She is staring at dinner and utensils without trying to eat. Which intervention should the nurse attempt first?

1. Pick up the fork and feed the client slowly.

2. Say, “It's time for you to start eating your dinner.”

3. Hand the fork to the client and say, “Use this fork to eat your green beans.”

4. Save the client's dinner until her family comes in to feed her.