A nurse is caring for a client with Alzheimer disease (AD)who recently lost the ability to live independently but can still perform activities of daily living (ADLs).Which stage of the disease is this client in?

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A) This client is in Stage 5 (moderate AD) because the client has lost the ability to live independently. In this stage, the client may be unable to choose appropriate clothing or prepare food and is at increased risk of someone taking advantage of him or her because of loss of cognition and lack of safety awareness. A client in Stage 3 (mild cognitive impairment) is able to maintain living independently, but the client's memory lapses are apparent to others. In Stage 6 (moderately severe AD), individuals become unable to perform even basic activities of daily living (ADLs).
B) This client is in Stage 5 (moderate AD) because the client has lost the ability to live independently. In this stage, the client may be unable to choose appropriate clothing or prepare food and is at increased risk of someone taking advantage of him or her because of loss of cognition and lack of safety awareness. A client in Stage 3 (mild cognitive impairment) is able to maintain living independently, but the client's memory lapses are apparent to others. In Stage 6 (moderately severe AD), individuals become unable to perform even basic activities of daily living (ADLs).
C) This client is in Stage 5 (moderate AD) because the client has lost the ability to live independently. In this stage, the client may be unable to choose appropriate clothing or prepare food and is at increased risk of someone taking advantage of him or her because of loss of cognition and lack of safety awareness. A client in Stage 3 (mild cognitive impairment) is able to maintain living independently, but the client's memory lapses are apparent to others. In Stage 6 (moderately severe AD), individuals become unable to perform even basic activities of daily living (ADLs).
D) This client is in Stage 5 (moderate AD) because the client has lost the ability to live independently. In this stage, the client may be unable to choose appropriate clothing or prepare food and is at increased risk of someone taking advantage of him or her because of loss of cognition and lack of safety awareness. A client in Stage 3 (mild cognitive impairment) is able to maintain living independently, but the client's memory lapses are apparent to others. In Stage 6 (moderately severe AD), individuals become unable to perform even basic activities of daily living (ADLs).

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Alzheimer Disease