An elderly patient admitted from a skilled nursing residence to a medical-surgical unit is exhibiting confusion, distractibility, memory loss, and irritability. She has a medical diagnosis of dehydration
Which of the following should lead the nurse to suspect that dementia, rather than depression or dehydration, is the source of the symptoms: The history and nursing observations indicate that the patient
1) Rambles, speaks incoherently, answers questions inappropriately.
2) Speaks slowly with delayed response to questions, but responds appropriately.
3) Awakens early in the day yet sleeps almost constantly during the day.
4) Sometimes has difficulty concentrating on details of the present situation
ANS: 1
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