[Solved]: A 77-year-old female presents with an acute onset…

A 77-year-old female presents with an acute onset of altered mental status. Her son is present and advises that she has a history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, and glaucoma. He further advises that she takes numerous medications and is normally alert. When you assess this patient, it is important to note that: a. because of her age and medical history, you should suspect Alzheimer disease. b.the patient is experiencing delirious behavior, which suggests a new health problem. c. her mental status is likely the result of hypoglycemia and you should give her sugar. d. dementia typically presents as an acute onset of deterioration of cognitive function.