A community health nurse is making a home visit to a family who is providing care to an older adult member with Alzheimer's disease for the past 6 months. During the visit, which would be most important for the nurse to assess?

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Although assessment of the various aspects of the client's status is important, that of the caregiver is even more important. Often, the person with AD is cared for at home until very late in the disease course. The intense care given to these clients can be a constant drain on the emotional and physical reserves of their families. The stress of providing care puts the caregiver's health at risk, as well.

A Community Health Nurse Is Making a Home Visit to a Family