An individual with Alzheimer's disease is able to function independently. The MOST appropriate label for this person's condition is:
A) mild delirium.
B) major delirium.
C) mild neurocognitive disorder.
D) major neurocognitive disorder.

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Mild neurocognitive disorder is the most appropriate label for an individual with Alzheimer's disease who is still able to function independently. This condition is characterized by modest cognitive decline from a previous level of performance, but the individual is still able to maintain independence in daily activities, which differentiates it from a major neurocognitive disorder where the cognitive decline is significant enough to interfere with independence. Delirium, whether mild or major, is a different condition characterized by an acute, fluctuating course of confusion, attentional deficits, and disorganized thinking, often due to an underlying medical condition.

An Individual with Alzheimer's Disease Is Able to Function Independently