The Spouse of a Client Diagnosed with Stage I/II Alzheimer's

question 4

Multiple Choice

The spouse of a client diagnosed with Stage I/II Alzheimer's disease must continue to work full-time. The spouse tells the occupational health nurse that the client has started to wander outside the house, forgets to turn off the stove after preparing food, and tries to drive the car if the client finds the keys. The nurse should recommend which of the following?

• A) Long-term care placement for the client.
• B) That the spouse considers flexible working hours.
• C) Hire a day carer to work for the dole.
• D) Placing the client in an adult daycare environment.

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