A 93-year-old patient has been functioning independently in the home but has suddenly become confused.A family member asks the nurse,"Does this mean Dad has Alzheimer's disease?" Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
A) "Your father will have to be monitored over time."
B) "It is very likely your father has Alzheimer's disease."
C) "Why do you think your father has dementia?"
D) "Confusion can be a sign of an infection in an older adult."
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