An Older Patient in the Community Becomes Confused and Begins

question 8

Multiple Choice

An older patient in the community becomes confused and begins to wander during the evening hours. For which health problem should the licensed nurse identify interventions for this patient?

• A) Anxiety
• B) Depression
• C) Sundowning
• D) Schizophrenia

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Age Stereotypes

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