A patient with stage 2 Alzheimer's disease calls the police, saying an intruder is in her home. The police officer who investigates the call determines the patient has seen her own reflection in the mirror and thought an intruder was present
This phenomenon can be assessed as: a. hyperorality.
b. aphasia.
c. apraxia.
d. agnosia.
D
Agnosia is the inability to recognize familiar objects, parts of one's body, or one's own reflection in a mirror. Hyperorality refers to placing objects in the mouth. Aphasia refers to the loss of language ability. Apraxia refers to an inability to enact purposeful movements despite having the motor and sensory abilities to do so, such as being unable to dress.
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