The Nurse Assesses an Older Male Adult Who Has Alzheimer's

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses an older male adult who has Alzheimer's disease and his caregiver.Which information from the caregiver warrants further investigation by the nurse to assess the caregiver for strain?

• A)The patient wants to stay home.
• B)The patient sleeps on two pillows.
• C)The patient sits in the chair all day.
• D)The patient does not like to be alone.

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