Mental health and dementiaQuestion 736 of 1700
Which describes how dementia signs appear?
- They appear suddenly and then go away on their own
- They stay the same for many years without change
- They end in a full recovery after some months
- They start slowly and keep getting worse as time goes on
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Correct answer: They start slowly and keep getting worse as time goes on
Dementia is gradual and progressive.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026