A son brings his mother to the clinic for an evaluation. The son's mother has moderate Alzheimer's disease without delirium. The nurse assesses the client for which of the following as the priority?
A) Hearing deficits
B) Mania
C) Strange verbalizations
D) Catastrophic reactions
Ans: D
Catastrophic reactions are overreactions, or extreme anxiety reactions, to everyday situations. As Alzheimer's disease progresses, the client may exhibit catastrophic responses such as night awakening, wandering, agitation, and panic.
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