Mr.Portenelli,72,has had Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type (SDAT)for a period of time and continues to live at home with his wife.Which of the following is the nurse's responsibility?

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As Mr. Portenelli is living at home with his wife, it is the nurse's responsibility to provide support, accurate information, and referral assistance for his wife, who is likely his primary caregiver. It is not within the nurse's scope of practice to provide rehabilitation or insist on long-term care facility placement without a physician's orders. Providing activities such as crossword puzzles may be helpful, but it will not slow the progression of the illness.

MrPortenelli,72,has Had Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type (SDAT)for a Period