When making a distinction as to whether a patient is experiencing confusion related to depression or dementia,what information would be most important for the nurse to consider?

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Both dementia and depression in older adults may produce symptoms of confusion.Noting whether the confusion seems to increase at night,which occurs more often with dementia than with depression,will help distinguish whether depression or dementia is producing the confused behavior.The other options are not necessarily true.

When Making a Distinction as to Whether a Patient Is