The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Dementia in a Psychiatric

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with dementia in a psychiatric ward. Which signs or symptoms would the client present to the nurse?

• A) Extreme sadness
• B) Altered level of consciousness
• C) No emotional expression
• D) Increased agitation
• E) Impaired judgment

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