A client in the cardiac clinic tells the nurse that he is concerned about his mother, age 75, who lives alone and seems more forgetful. Which statement would be most indicative that the mother may have Alzheimer's disease?
1. "Mom continues to participate in senior center activities each week."
2. "Mom insists on cooking and cleaning for herself."
3. "Mom forgot to pay her utility bills last month."
4. "Mom refuses to stop driving even though her reaction time is very slow."
ANS: 3
Increased forgetfulness, particularly that involving former routine activities such as bill paying, is symptomatic of Alzheimer's disease. The other options do not indicate cognitive deficit.
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