Early diagnosis enables caregivers to:

• A. Plan care and interventions
• B. Avoid any support
• C. Refrain from treatment
• D. Undergo unnecessary tests

Answer: (A)

Early diagnosis allows caregivers to plan care and interventions, coordinate services, and set up supports before problems worsen. Knowing early what a person is facing helps you arrange needed resources, schedule therapies, and make home adjustments that keep the person safer and more comfortable. It also lets you set realistic goals with the person and family, monitor changes closely, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team to adapt the plan as needs evolve. This proactive planning can help manage symptoms, prevent complications, and maintain independence longer.

Why the other options don’t fit: rushing to avoid support isn’t appropriate—early diagnosis is about identifying and providing the right supports. Refraining from treatment isn’t the goal when treatment is indicated. And pursuing unnecessary tests isn’t the aim of early diagnosis either; the purpose is to guide appropriate care and avoid unnecessary procedures.