A patient with stage 1 Alzheimer's disease tires easily and prefers to stay home rather than attend social activities.The spouse does the grocery shopping because the patient cannot remember what to buy.Which nursing diagnosis applies at this time?
A) Risk for injury
B) Impaired memory
C) Self-care deficit
D) Caregiver role strain
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