You are providing education to the family of a patient being discharged with dementia. Which statement by the family indicates a good level of understanding of dementia? (Select all that apply.)
a. "The condition is permanent and has an acute onset."
b. "Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia."
c. "The condition worsens over time."
d. "I should observe for wandering behavior."
e. "Agitation can be worse in the evening."
ANS: B, C, D, E
Dementia, which is a permanent decline in mental function, has a subtle onset. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is not reversible and worsens over time. Behavioral problems that arise in dementia patients include wandering, agitation, repetitive behaviors, and sundowning, or worsening of agitation and confusion in the evening.
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