For those family members who desire to care at home for loved ones who have been given a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, it is important for the nurse to ensure that the family is aware of which caregiver skills and responsibilities will be
necessary. What is one of the responsibilities of the caregiver during the middle stage of the disease? a. Helping the loved one with memory and communication problems
b. Providing a stable, routine environment
c. Providing complete assistance with physical care
d. Adapting to the changing personality and behavior of the loved one
D
The middle stage is when personality changes begin to occur. It is difficult for the family to see the loss of their loved one's personality. Helping with memory and communication problems and providing a stable, routine environment occur in the early stage, and complete assistance with physical care is typically a responsibility of the caregiver during the severe stage.
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