Criteria established for the diagnosis of dementia include: (Select all that apply.)
a. evidence of cognitive deficits.
b. evidence of aphasia, apraxia, or agnosia.
c. impairment in social function.
d. impairments of occupational function.
e. neurologic signs and symptoms, such as ataxic gait.
A, B, C, D, E
Dementia is characterized by several cognitive deficits, memory in particular, and tends to be chronic in nature. It is classified according to etiology (cause or origin of disease). All options are criteria for the diagnosis of dementia.
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