CHNs Who Work with Older Adults Who Have Cognitive Impairment

question 8

Multiple Choice

CHNs who work with older adults who have cognitive impairment and their caregivers should be aware of the difference between depression, delirium, and dementia, in order to identify the health concern accurately and intervene accordingly.Which of the following descriptions relates specifically to dementia?

• A)Dementia is a mood disorder.
• B)Dementia is acute confusion.
• C)Dementia means forgetfulness.
• D)Dementia is progressive intellectual impairment.

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