In an Observational Study of Manifestations of Various Categories of Sundowning

question 6

Multiple Choice

In an observational study of manifestations of various categories of sundowning behavior in hospitalized super-elders, which of the following are true?

• A)Checklists based on a rating scale would be helpful ways to records behaviors.
• B)Rating scales of 1-absent, 2-slight, 3-moderate, and 4-severe could be used.
• C)A category system should be developed before the study begins.
• D)The patient's assessment of whether or not he or she is sundowning is valuable.
• E)There should be no overlap of the categories "confused, placid" and "confused, agitated."
• F)Research assistants observing the patients should be given similar training.
• G)Observations should be made under similar circumstances.

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