An Older Patient Is Being Evaluated for Dementia

question 17

Multiple Choice

An older patient is being evaluated for dementia. What manifestations need to be present to diagnose this disorder? Select all that apply.

• A) Intermittent forgetfulness
• B) Inability to manage finance
• C) Misplacing personal belongings
• D) Repetitive questions or conversations
• E) Difficulty thinking of common words while speaking

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Definitions:

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The risk associated with the non-governmental sector, encompassing uncertainties in business environments, market dynamics, and financial operations.

Invisible Hand

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Government Resource Allocation

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