The husband of a patient with Alzheimer's disease (AD) asks the nurse to explain sundowning. The nurse's best response would be which of the following?
A) "Your wife can become more agitated, disoriented to time, and wander during the afternoon, evening hours, and overcast days."
B) "Her eyes will appear more downcast and the lids will droop."
C) "Repetition of words or phrases occurs more frequently."
D) "The ability to perform simple tasks is lost."
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