A nurse assesses a client with Alzheimer's disease who is recently admitted to the hospital. Which psychosocial assessment should the nurse complete?
a. Assess religious and spiritual needs while in the hospital.
b. Identify the client's ability to perform self-care activities.
c. Evaluate the client's reaction to a change of environment.
d. Ask the client about relationships with family members.
ANS: C
As Alzheimer's disease progresses, the client experiences changes in emotional and behavioral affect. The nurse should be alert to the client's reaction to a change in environment, such as being hospitalized, because the client may exhibit an exaggerated response, such as aggression, to the event. The other assessments should be completed but are not as important as assessing the client's reaction to environmental change.
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