Question

After being released from a brief hospitalization for minor surgery, 70-year-old Mrs. Bee seemed distractible and disoriented. She did not even recognize her husband when he came to pick her up from the hospital. After they returned home, they discussed their plans for the weekend and Mrs. Bee seemed fine, but as night came on, she could not sleep and began accusing Mr. Bee of throwing away her belongings while she was away. Which of the following disorders best fits Mrs. Bee's symptoms?A. delusional (paranoid) disorderB. early dementia, probably Alzheimer's diseaseC. deliriumD. depression

Answer 1

Answer:B early signs of dementia, probably Alzheimer's disease.

Explanation:Her being in her 70's makes it very likely to be affected by dementia.

Disorientation is also one of the signs of this disorder or disease.

She also did not recognize her husband which is also a sign because one will start to forget faces of people they have known for years.

She can't recall the recent information such as the fact that they have discussed the next morning plans but she had forgotten.