A client with stage 2 Alzheimer's disease calls the police, saying an intruder is in her home. The
police officer who investigates the call determines the client has seen her own reflection in the
mirror and thought an intruder was present.
This phenomenon can be assessed as
a. hyperorality.
b. aphasia.
c. apraxia.
d. agnosia.
D
Agnosia is the inability to recognize familiar objects, parts of one's body, or one's own reflection in
a mirror. Option A: Hyperorality refers to placing objects in the mouth. Option B: Aphasia refers to
the loss of language ability. Option C: Apraxia refers to the loss of purposeful movements, such as
being unable to dress.
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