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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Alzheimer

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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. What does the nurse understand to be objectives identified for Alzheimer disease as defined by Healthy People 2020? Select all that apply.


A) Reduce the proportion of preventable hospitalizations in adults aged 65 and older with diagnosed Alzheimer disease or other dementias.
B) Reduce the proportion of preventable cases of Alzheimer disease and other dementias in adults aged 65 and older.
C) Increase the number of adults aged 65 and older on active pharmacological treatment for Alzheimer disease and other dementias.
D) Increase the proportion of adults aged 65 and older with diagnosed Alzheimer disease and other dementias, or their caregivers, who are aware of the diagnosis.
E) Reduce the proportion of adults aged 65 and older who require long term care as a result of Alzheimer disease or other dementias.

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