A physical therapist evaluates a patient with Alzheimer’s disease. Pertinent Subjective Information: The patient is able to state their name correctly but not their birthdate and they correctly state the name of their spouse The patient is able to speak and provides answers to the therapist’s questions, but their responses are not accurate The patient’s spouse reports that their memory is very limited and they are demonstrating increased agitation and some outbursts of profanity. The spouse also notes they need to help the patient with bathing, dressing, and toileting, and the patient is having increased episodes of incontinence. Objective Information: BIMS score 2/15 MoCA score 4/30 Transfer ability: Sit to stand transfers and bed mobility completed with supervision Gait: Patient ambulates with a front-wheeled walker with stand-by assistance for safety due to some impulsivity and mild unsteadiness. Based on this information, which stage of dementia based on the Global Disability Scale and/or Functional Assessment Staging Tool?
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