The caregiver of a client with dementia reports to the nurse, "He is unable to dress properly these days." Which condition does the nurse identify in this client?

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Apraxia is the condition that affects a person's ability to perform tasks or movements when asked, even though the request or command is understood and there is a willingness to perform the task. The inability to dress properly can be a manifestation of apraxia, where the client cannot execute the learned motor tasks needed to dress, despite understanding the task and wanting to do it.

The Caregiver of a Client with Dementia Reports to the Nurse