Alzheimer’s nursing interventions

M. E. is a 62-year old woman who has a 5-year history of progressive forgetfulness. She is no longer able to care for herself, has become increasingly depressed and paranoid, and recently started a fire in the kitchen. After extensive neurologic evaluation, M. E. was diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s disease. Her husband and children have come to your extended care facility’s (ECF) Alzheimers Unit for information about this disease and to discuss the possibility of placement for M. E. You reassure the family that you have experience dealing with questions and concerns that most people in their situation have. After asking the family to describe M. E.’s behavior, you determine that she is in stage 2 of Alzheimer’s three stages. Describe common signs and symptoms for each stage of the disease. Describe the Alzheimer’s-related nursing interventions related to each of the following nursing diagnosis: self-care deficits, sleep pattern disturbance, impaired verbal communication, impaired cognitive function, risk for injury.