NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Practice Question
An elderly client has been noted to have increasing confusion late in the afternoon and before bedtime. The nurse is aware that the client is experiencing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sundowning is increased confusion or agitation in the late afternoon or evening common in elderly patients with dementia. Proprioception agnosia and confabulation do not describe this time-specific behavior.
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