The care plan of an agitated patient diagnosed with dementia with Lewy body (DLB) should have which assessments as priorities? (Select all that apply.)

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Assessing the level of consciousness, presence of auditory or visual hallucinations, signs of depression, and delusional thinking are important priorities in the care plan for an agitated patient with DLB. These symptoms are commonly seen in DLB and can contribute to the patient's agitation and distress. Assessing heart sounds may not be directly related to the patient's symptoms or agitation, and may not be as high of a priority as the other assessments.

The Care Plan of an Agitated Patient Diagnosed with Dementia