The priority nursing diagnosis for the significant other of a client with Alzheimer's disease is:
a. Risk for injury related to impaired cognition.
b. Deficient knowledge related to disease process and medication regimen.
c. Deficient knowledge related to adequate nutritional intake for client.
d. Risk for caregiver role strain related to stress of caring for client.
ANS: B, D
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Correct b. and d. are appropriate for significant other.
Incorrect a. is appropriate for the client and c. is not an appropriate nursing diagnosis.
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