A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with Alzheimer disease (AD)in which the family reports that the client recently lost the ability to live independently and is unable to perform certain activities of daily living (ADLs)such as selecting appropriate clothing or preparing meals. The family's report indicates that the client has progressed to which stage of AD?
A)Stage 1
B)Stage 2
C)Stage 3
D)Stage 4

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A)This client is in stage 2 (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 1 (mild cognitive impairment)is able to maintain living independently, but the client's memory lapses are apparent to others. In stage 3 (severe AD), individuals become unable to perform even basic activities of daily living (ADLs). AD is described in terms of three stages: stage 1 (early), stage 2 (moderate), and stage 3 (severe).
B)This client is in stage 2 (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 1 (mild cognitive impairment)is able to maintain living independently, but the client's memory lapses are apparent to others. In stage 3 (severe AD), individuals become unable to perform even basic activities of daily living (ADLs). AD is described in terms of three stages: stage 1 (early), stage 2 (moderate), and stage 3 (severe).
C)This client is in stage 2 (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 1 (mild cognitive impairment)is able to maintain living independently, but the client's memory lapses are apparent to others. In stage 3 (severe AD), individuals become unable to perform even basic activities of daily living (ADLs). AD is described in terms of three stages: stage 1 (early), stage 2 (moderate), and stage 3 (severe).
D)This client is in stage 2 (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 1 (mild cognitive impairment)is able to maintain living independently, but the client's memory lapses are apparent to others. In stage 3 (severe AD), individuals become unable to perform even basic activities of daily living (ADLs). AD is described in terms of three stages: stage 1 (early), stage 2 (moderate), and stage 3 (severe).

A Nurse Is Assessing a Client Diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease