Mary is caring for her father who has advanced Alzheimer's disease.While chatting on the phone with her sister, Mary says she has to go because it's "that time of day," implying that her father's cognitive disturbance is particularly severe at the moment.What time of day is it most likely to be?

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Sundowning, or late-day confusion, is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease. It typically occurs in the late afternoon and evening, as the sun starts to go down. Mary's comment about "that time of day" suggests that this is when her father's symptoms are most severe, making the answer choice C (evening) the most likely option.

Mary Is Caring for Her Father Who Has Advanced Alzheimer's