Dementia exhibits wandering behavior

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An 80-year-old patient with dementia exhibits wandering behavior and frequently tries to leave the house without proper clothing. Which intervention is most appropriate for managing this behavior?

Increasing supervision by neighbors Encouraging participation in structured activities Initiating antipsychotic medication Installing door alarms and locks an elderly patient who exhibits symptoms of dementia, including memory impairment and disorientation. Which assessment finding would suggest possible reversible causes of dementia? Group of answer choices Evidence of cerebral atrophy on brain imaging Progressive worsening of symptoms over several years Vitamin B12 deficiency History of hypertension and hyperlipidemia.

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