Question

the nurse admits a 70 - year - old client with pneumonia who is alert to person, place, time, and is attentive to the nurse. the spouse said that for several months the client seems unable to concentrate and unable to make simple decisions. the client is accurate but slow to respond to questions speaking in one or two - word sentences. what client condition does the nurse anticipate? answers a - d a dementia b depression c short - term memory loss d delirium

Explanation:

The client shows symptoms like inability to concentrate, make simple decisions, and slow - worded responses over several months. Dementia is a chronic and progressive condition with such cognitive decline. Depression may have different symptoms like low mood being prominent. Short - term memory loss may not fully explain all symptoms. Delirium is usually acute and fluctuating, not a long - term issue like described.

Answer:

A. Dementia