A client is diagnosed with neurocognitive disorder caused by Lewy body disease. What should the nurse expect when assessing this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Depression
2. Increased thirst
3. Visual hallucinations
4. Loss of spontaneous movement
5. Frequent episodes of drowsiness and staring into space
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
1. Many people with Lewy body disease also have depression.
2. Increased thirst is not a manifestation of Lewy body disease.
3. Visual hallucinations are manifestations of Lewy body disease.
4. Loss of spontaneous movement is a manifestation of Lewy body disease.
5. Frequent episodes of drowsiness and staring into space are manifestations of Lewy body disease.
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