Which referral for assistance at home with ADLs would be most appropriate for the nurse to recommend with the client prior to the Alzheimer's dementia stage of decline?
A) Physical therapist
B) Home health aide
C) Occupational therapist
D) Dietician
B
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The multidisciplinary team member who the client has most interaction with prior to the dementia stage of decline is the home health aide. Prior to the Alzheimer's dementia stage of decline, the client has had memory impairment with symptoms that lead to needing assistance with personal care. Memory impairment related to ambulation/motor control or eating does not occur until the later stage of decline.
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