Which nursing diagnoses are most applicable for a patient diagnosed with severe Alzheimer's disease? Select all that apply
a. Acute confusion
b. Anticipatory grieving
c. Urinary incontinence
d. Disturbed sleep pattern
e. Risk for caregiver role strain
ANS: C, D, E
The correct answers are consistent with problems frequently identified for patients with late-stage Alzheimer's disease. Confusion is chronic, not acute. The patient's cognition is too impaired to grieve.
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ANS:
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