Mental health and dementiaQuestion 744 of 1700
Which features are significant in Lewy body dementia?
- Sudden onset after a stroke with a rapid decline
- Loss of language only, with normal thinking otherwise
- Shifting thinking, seeing things, and poor sleep
- Normal sleep and steady thinking all day long
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Correct answer: Shifting thinking, seeing things, and poor sleep
These features raise the risk of falls, infection, and malnutrition.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026