Patrick is a 70 year old man who was brought to the hospital by police. He was found walking around his neighborhood at night looking for his cat, Mr. Smiles. Patrick was wearing a bathrobe and slippers and was calling for the cat so loudly that he woke his neighbour. When the police spoke to the neighbour, she revealed that Patrick's cat had died three years ago. Patrick is most likely experiencing which type of disorder?
A) Schizophrenia
B) Neurocognitive
C) Neurodevelopmental
D) Sleep-wake

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Patrick's behavior suggests a cognitive impairment, such as memory loss or confusion, which could be characteristic of a neurocognitive disorder such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease. None of the other options align with the symptoms described as it doesn't indicate a sleep-wake disorder, schizophrenia or neurodevelopmental disorder.

Patrick Is a 70 Year Old Man Who Was Brought