A patient's husband states, "I've noticed that my wife doesn't sleep well anymore and sometimes can't find the right words when we're talking.". Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "How long have you noticed these changes?"
2. "Does anyone in your family have Alzheimer's disease?"
3. "These are common changes associated with age.".
4. "Do you think your spouse is depressed?"
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Rationale 1: Additional assessment is important for diagnostic purposes.
Rationale 2: The nurse should not automatically assume that the husband's statement indicates Alzheimer's disease.
Rationale 3: Assuming these are age-related changes is inappropriate.
Rationale 4: Additional assessment should be made before the diagnosis of depression is suggested.
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