The nurse is caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease who is no longer able to make or plan meals and who is having difficulty managing her personal finances. What stage of Alzheimer disease does the nurse suspect the patient has?

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3. The patient presents with dementia, which is the third stage Alzheimer disease At this stage, patients are unable to make or plan meals or the take care of the needed finances at home. Asymptomatic, or preclinical, refers to stage 1 of Alzheimer disease when symptoms are either absent or are so subtle that they go undetected. Mild cognitive impairment describes the severity of stage 2 Alzheimer disease.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Alzheimer Disease