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

question 13

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 keys are available.What should the nurse recommend for this family?

• A)The client should be placed in long-term care.
• B)The spouse should consider early retirement.
• C)The client should be placed in an adult day-care environment.
• D)An increase in the client's medications should be considered to slow the progress of the disease.

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