Author Question: Which of the following best describes a characteristic of the earliest phase of Alzheimer's disease? ... (Read 39 times)

azncindy619 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of the earliest phase of Alzheimer's disease?

a. impaired speech
b. personality changes
c. total dependence upon others for care
d. progressive forgetfulness

Question 2

A Korean client is receiving care in a rehabilitation unit after suffering from a stroke. The nurse notices that during the past few days the client has eaten very little food.

The client only speaks Korean and the daughter who interprets for the client states that her mother does not like the food. What intervention could be used to increase the client's food intake?
A) Make sure food is the right temperature for the client.
B) Ask the daughter to tell her mother to eat more.
C) Add nutritional supplements to her diet.
D) Assess the client's food preferences and consult dietary to include requested ethnic dishes.