The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia. Which assessment finding would cause the client to question this diagnosis?
A) sudden onset of confusion
B) short term memory loss
C) increased agitation at sundown
D) inattention to ADLs
Ans: A
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People with Alzheimer's dementia experience a gradual decline in all cognitive processes. A sudden onset of confusion would not be suggestive of Alzheimer's. Increased agitation at sundown and inattention to ADLs are both symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia.
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