A nurse makes a home visit to a 90-year-old patient who has cardiovascular disease. The patient states, "Can you see the little green bugs that have been singing to me?" The patient is also confused and agitated. The nurse should:
A) Have the patient's home care increased.
B) Have a family member check in on the patient in the evening.
C) Have the patient see his or her physician.
D) Refer the patient to an adult day program.
Ans: C
Feedback: In more than half of the cases, sudden confusion and hallucinations are evident in multi-infarct dementia. This condition is also associated with cardiovascular disease.
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