An older client is diagnosed with dementia caused by Lewy bodies. What will the nurse most likely assess in this client? Select all that apply.
1. Tremor
2. Rigidity
3. Postural instability
4. Sleep apnea
5. Visual hallucinations
1. Tremor
2. Rigidity
3. Postural instability
5. Visual hallucinations
Explanation: 1. Clinical symptoms of dementia caused by Lewy bodies include a tremor.
2. Clinical symptoms of dementia caused by Lewy bodies include rigidity.
3. Clinical symptoms of dementia caused by Lewy bodies include postural instability.
4. Sleep apnea is not a clinical symptom of dementia caused by Lewy bodies.
5. Clinical symptoms of dementia caused by Lewy bodies include visual hallucinations.
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