A nurse thinks a patient may be experiencing dementia.Which assessment finding will most help support this diagnosis?
A) Violent behavior
B) Hyperactivity
C) Depression
D) Loss of recent and remote memory

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Dementia is characterized by loss of recent and remote memory.
Dementia is characterized by loss of memory.Patients with dementia may demonstrate aggressive behavior,but this is not its manifestation.
Dementia is characterized by loss of memory,not hyperactivity.
Dementia is characterized by loss of memory,not depression.

A Nurse Thinks a Patient May Be Experiencing Dementia