Multiple Choice
During morning care, a nurse asks a patient diagnosed with dementia, "How was your night?" The patient replies, "It was lovely. I went out to dinner and a movie with my friend." Which term applies to the patient's response?
A) Sundown syndrome
B) Confabulation
C) Perseveration
D) Delirium
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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