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The nurse is caring for a client with moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD) who is scheduled to be discharged. The client’s family member states, “I am unable to care for my family member at home.” Which of the following is the best action for the nurse to take? 1. Notify the nurse manager. 2. Assess the client’s risk for abuse. 3. Initiate a referral to a social worker. 4. Request a consult with the ethics department.

          The nurse is caring for a client with moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD) who is scheduled to be discharged. The client’s family member states, “I am unable to care for my family member at home.” Which of the following is the best action for the nurse to take? 
1. Notify the nurse manager.
2. Assess the client’s risk for abuse.
3. Initiate a referral to a social worker.
4. Request a consult with the ethics department.

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The nurse is caring for a client with moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD) who is scheduled to be discharged. The client’s family member states, “I am unable to care for my family member at home.” Which of the following is the best action for the nurse to take? 1. Notify the nurse manager. 2. Assess the client’s risk for abuse. 3. Initiate a referral to a social worker. 4. Request a consult with the ethics department.

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