An older patient is diagnosed with dementia caused by Lewy bodies. What will the nurse most likely assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Tremor
2. Rigidity
3. Postural instability
4. Personality changes
5. Visual hallucinations
1,2,3,5
Rationale: Clinical symptoms of dementia caused by Lewy bodies include a tremor.
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