Asked by
Veshimabeth Samuels
on Oct 31, 2024
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Mrs.Svendsen,63,has Stage II Alzheimer's disease.Her husband,who needs to work full-time,tells the nurse that his wife forgets to turn off the stove after preparing food,and tries to drive the car if she finds the keys.The nurse may recommend which of the following?
A) Placement in an extended care facility
B) Her husband should consider retiring
C) Placing Mrs.Svendsen in an adult daycare environment
D) Increasing medication dose to slow the progress of the disease
Adult Daycare
A daytime care service provided for adults, particularly the elderly or those with special needs, offering social, therapeutic, and health services.
Stage II Alzheimer's
The phase of Alzheimer's disease characterized by mild cognitive decline, such as memory lapses and difficulty in performing familiar tasks.
- Understand the critical role that social determinants of health, including the physical setting and social support systems, play in patient care.
- Demarcate between the health care tiers (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary) and designate suitable services for differing health conditions.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the critical role that social determinants of health, including the physical setting and social support systems, play in patient care.
- Demarcate between the health care tiers (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary) and designate suitable services for differing health conditions.