Question

question 16 out of 16:
your client has severe memory loss and cannot speak. where is she in the progression of dementia?
moderate dementia
it is impossible to tell.
severe dementia
mild dementia

Explanation:

In the progression of dementia, severe dementia is characterized by severe memory loss, inability to communicate (like not being able to speak), along with other severe cognitive and functional impairments. Moderate dementia has more moderate symptoms (e.g., some memory issues, difficulty with complex tasks but still some communication ability), mild dementia has milder symptoms (e.g., forgetfulness, mild cognitive changes but still functional in many ways). So a client with severe memory loss and inability to speak is in severe dementia.

Answer:

C. Severe dementia