Question

A client in a nursing home is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He exhibits the following symptoms: difficulty with recent and remote memory, irritability, depression, restlessness, difficulty swallowing, and occasional incontinence. This client is in what stage of Alzheimer's disease?

Answer 1

Answer: Stage II

Explanation: The second stage of Alzheimer’s is when you have some mild cognitive impairment but don’t meet the diagnosis of dementia, because there are no problems with functioning. Certain biomarkers might help doctors determine which people with mild cognitive impairment will progress to Alzheimer’s disease.

A nurse's role when providing home care for a client with Alzheimer disease. Evidence shows that Alzheimer´s is caused by changes in nerve cells and brain chemicals.

You may notice that the person with Alzheimer's confuses words, gets frustrated or angry, or acts unexpectedly (for example, he doesn't want to bathe). Damage to nerve cells in the brain can make it difficult to express thoughts and perform everyday tasks.