A client is 72 years old and has Alzheimer's dementia. Her husband of 50 years is no longer able to safely care for her at home and has her placed in a long-term care facility. When her husband visits her, she smiles and talks about their many travels around the world. Intrigued, the nurse asks the husband to describe his travels. The husband laughs and says, "We've never been out of the states." The client's tales are an example of:

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Confabulation is a common feature of Alzheimer's dementia. It is the production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world, often without the intent to deceive. In this scenario, the client's stories about traveling are likely confabulations.

A Client Is 72 Years Old and Has Alzheimer's Dementia