An older adult drove to a nearby store but was unable to remember how to get home or state an address.When police intervened,they found that this adult was wearing a heavy coat and hat,even though it was July.Which stage of Alzheimer's disease is evident?
A) Preclinical Alzheimer's disease
B) Mild cognitive decline
C) Moderately severe cognitive decline
D) Severe cognitive decline

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In the moderately severe stage,deterioration is evident.Memory loss may include the inability to remember addresses or the date.Activities such as driving may become hazardous,and frustration by the increasing difficulty of performing ordinary tasks may be experienced.The individual has difficulty with clothing selection.Mild cognitive decline (early-stage)Alzheimer's can be diagnosed in some,but not all,individuals.Symptoms include misplacing items and misuse of words.In the stage of severe cognitive decline,personality changes may take place,and the patient needs extensive help with daily activities.This patient has symptoms,so the preclinical stage does not apply.

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