Multiple Choice
A 78-year-old nursing home resident diagnosed with hypertension and cardiac disease is usually alert and oriented. This morning, however, the resident says, "My family visited during the night. They stood by the bed and talked to me." In reality, the patient's family lives 200 miles away. The nurse should first suspect that the resident:
A) may be experiencing side effects associated with medications.
B) may be developing Alzheimer disease associated with advanced age.
C) had a transient ischemic attack and developed sensory perceptual alterations.
D) has previously unidentified alcohol abuse and is beginning alcohol withdrawal delirium.
Correct Answer:
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