An 83-Year-Old Man Becomes Lost While Driving

An 83-year-old man becomes lost while driving.He pulls into a driveway to turn around and cannot figure out how to put his car in reverse,so he drives into the yard,makes a circle,and drives back out of the driveway.He is stopped by police,who take him to the emergency room.The ER diagnoses the patient with stage 2 (moderate) Alzheimer's disease and refers him to the neurology clinic for follow-up.Given this diagnosis,which behaviors should the clinic nurse anticipate?

A) Does not know today's date
B) Unable to shower without help
C) Denial of mental impairment
D) Inability to recognize family

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