A client with Alzheimer's disease and mild dementia has just been admitted to the hospital for diagnostic testing. What psychosocial assessment would be of particular importance at this time?
A. The client's ability to recall past events
B. The client's ability to perform self-care
C. The client's reaction to a change of environment
D. The client's relationship with close family members
C
As the 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 hospita-lized, because the client may exhibit an exaggerated response, such as aggression, to the event.
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