The Family of an Older Adult Client Is Informed That

Multiple Choice

The family of an older adult client is informed that the client has delirium. Which statement indicates that the family understands the diagnosis?

A) "It's sad that dad is getting dementia."
B) "The changes in his behavior came on so quickly, which may be the result of an underlying medical condition."
C) "Our father is going to need long-term psychiatric care."
D) "Confusion is normal in older adults, and it goes away on its own."