During morning care,a nursing assistant asks a patient with dementia,"How was your night?" The patient replies,"It was lovely.I went out to dinner and a movie with my friend." Which term applies to the patient's response?

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Confabulation is the making up of stories or answers to questions by a person who does not remember.It is a defensive tactic to protect self-esteem and prevent others from noticing memory loss.The patient's response was not sundown syndrome.Perseveration refers to repeating a word or phrase over and over.Delirium is not present in this scenario.

During Morning Care,a Nursing Assistant Asks a Patient with Dementia,"How