A resident has AD.The person thinks that the food contains poison.This is called

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Delusions are false beliefs, such as believing that food contains poison or that someone is trying to harm them, that are commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease. Hallucinations, choice A, are false sensory experiences, such as seeing, hearing, or feeling something that isn't there. A catastrophic reaction, choice C, is a sudden and extreme reaction to something that is perceived as threatening, such as becoming very anxious or agitated. Sundowning, choice D, is a phenomenon where individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia experience an increase in symptoms in the late afternoon or evening.

A Resident Has AD