An 83-Year-Old Man Becomes Lost While Driving

question 9

Multiple Choice

An 83-year-old man becomes lost while driving.He pulls into a driveway to turn around and cannot figure out how to put his car in reverse,so he drives into the yard,makes a circle,and drives back out of the driveway.He is stopped by police,who take him to the emergency room.The ER diagnoses the patient with stage 2 (moderate) Alzheimer's disease and refers him to the neurology clinic for follow-up.Given this diagnosis,which behaviors should the clinic nurse anticipate?

• A) Does not know today's date
• B) Unable to shower without help
• C) Denial of mental impairment
• D) Inability to recognize family

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