When Making a Distinction as to Whether a Patient Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

When making a distinction as to whether a patient is experiencing confusion related to depression or dementia, what information would be most important for the nurse to consider?

• A) The patient with dementia is persistently angry and hostile.
• B) Early morning agitation and hyperactivity occur in dementia.
• C) Confusion seems to worsen at night when dementia is present.
• D) A patient who is depressed is preoccupied with somatic symptoms.

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