A 76-Year-Old Man Was Recently Diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease

question 37

Multiple Choice

A 76-year-old man was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. His wife passed away 6 months ago due to metastatic breast cancer. The client states that he doesn't sleep well, often forgets to eat because he doesn't feel hungry, and he just doesn't get involved in social functions anymore because his kids don't want him to drive. He states that he feels isolated and lonely. What diagnosis should the nurse include as the highest priority in this client's plan of care?

• A)Ineffective Activity Planning
• B)Grieving
• C)Risk for Loneliness
• D)Risk for Suicide

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