9.27 neuro NUR2006

A patient with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been diagnosed in the early stages. What methods help to maintain the patient’s cognitive level?

What referrals and/or ancillary care options could be used to help assist with ongoing assessment of cognitive issues for a patient with moderate AD?

What type of medications could be incorporated to help maintain cognitive function for a patient who has been recently diagnosed with AD?

What types of cognitive deficits indicate a worsening condition for a patient with AD?

A patient with moderate AD has been used to managing the family’s finances, but now the family is concerned about emerging cognitive deficits. What options can be offered to the family for resolving this conflict?