A home health nurse visits a patient with stage 2 Alzheimer's disease who lives at home with a spouse. In order to meet the needs of the spouse, the nurse suggests

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Respite care can provide the spouse with a break from caregiving responsibilities while ensuring the patient's needs are still being met. This can help prevent caregiver burnout and allow the caregiver to continue providing care at home. Making arrangements for the patient to visit the local senior citizens' center may not be suitable for a patient with stage 2 Alzheimer's disease as the patient may have difficulty adjusting to new environments and experience heightened confusion or agitation. Providing a list of daily activities may also not be effective for a patient with Alzheimer's disease as they may have difficulty with memory and following through with tasks. Placement in a long-term care facility should only be considered as a last resort and if the patient's care needs cannot be adequately met in the home setting.

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