An elderly client with dementia is admitted to the psychiatric unit from the nursing home. Transfer information indicates that the client has become confused and disoriented, with behavioral problems. The client will also likely show a loss of ability in:
A. Balance
B. Speech
C. Judgment
D. Endurance
Correct Answer: C. Judgment
Option C: Dementia affects a person’s ability to make appropriate decisions or judgments since the part of the brain that is involved in processing information, remembering, and understanding is affected.