A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing mild Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Choice A reason: Misplacing items is a hallmark early symptom of Alzheimer's due to short-term memory loss. It is commonly reported and expected in mild stages. Choice B reason: Sleep disturbances are more typical in moderate to severe stages. Daytime sleepiness may occur but is not a defining early symptom. Choice C reason: Occasional poor judgment can occur in healthy aging. In Alzheimer’s, poor decision-making becomes more frequent and impactful. Choice D reason: Forgetting the day of the week may happen occasionally, but consistent disorientation is more characteristic of later stages.