The ARNP is working with the family of a patient with Alzheimer’s Disease who keeps stating the family is plotting against her, trying to have her "snuffed out." The family is distraught because they state they are doing their best to make sure their family member is safe. The ARNP explains which of the following in educating the patient about the patient’s:
- The patient is hallucinating. An estimated 20–30 percent of patient with dementia have hallucinations.
- The patient is delusional. An estimated 30–40 percent of patients with dementia have delusions.
- The patient likely has valid concerns and adult protective services needs to be called.
- Disturbance in perception is common in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and patient needs to be hospitalized immediately.