An older patient is being evaluated for dementia. What manifestations need to be present to diagnose this disorder? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Intermittent forgetfulness
2. Inability to manage finances
3. Misplacing personal belongings
4. Repetitive questions or conversations
5. Difficulty thinking of common words while speaking
2,3,4,5
Rationale: The diagnosis of dementia must include the presence of cognitive or behavioral symptoms that involves a minimum of two domains. Intermittent forgetfulness is not a cognitive symptom of any specific domain.
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