A patient has sundown syndrome. The nurse can expect that the patient will:
a. exhibit chronic fatigue.
b. evidence extreme lethargy at night.
c. manifest confusion and agitation at night.
d. be more alert between 6 PM and 11 PM.
C
When cognitive ability diminishes in the evening, the pattern is called sundown syndrome. Diminished cognitive ability may result in patient disorientation and agitation.
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