Lawrence Riesman, 82 years old, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD). He paces the halls in his home and talks to people who are not there. He becomes angry with his wife when she tries to tell him that he is talking to the wall
This behavior is characteristic of
a. All older people with AD
b. The early stage of AD
c. Late stages of AD
d. The middle, or second, stage of AD
D
The second, or middle, stage of AD is characterized by changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. Hallucinations, agitation, and pacing are common symptoms of this stage of the disease. Responses A, B, and C are incorrect. During the first stage of AD, the major symptom is forgetfulness, especially short-term memory loss. The last stage of AD is characterized by impaired speech and mobility, along with decreased awareness of environment and personal needs.
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