Which Statement Does the Nurse Include When Educating Older Adult

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement does the nurse include when educating older adult patients about dementia?

• A)"Dementia causes impaired judgment."
• B)"Dementia causes fluctuations in alertness."
• C)"Symptoms of dementia cause day-night reversal."
• D)"Symptoms of dementia do not last more than 1 month."

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