Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1564 of 1700
A person with early dementia accuses others of stealing items that are missing. Which symptom is this?
- Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps
- Confusion with time, such as losing track of the date
- Withdrawal from social activities and hobbies
- Trouble understanding visual images and distances
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Correct answer: Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps
The person puts things in odd places and cannot trace their steps, so they may blame others for taking them.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026