HESI Developmental Stages and Transitions Module 1 Practice Exam

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In aging adults, what is a common benign cognitive change that should be distinguished from dementia?

Slower processing speed and occasional memory lapses; not accompanied by functional impairment

Normal aging can bring slower processing speed and occasional memory lapses, but daily functioning remains intact. This pattern is considered a benign change because the person can still manage daily tasks independently. Dementia, by contrast, involves persistent confusion and memory loss that interfere with everyday activities and independence. So the best description highlights changes that are present with aging but do not impair daily life. It’s also incorrect to say no cognitive changes occur with aging or that early full dementia is a normal aging change.

Persistent confusion and memory loss interfering with daily life

Early onset of full dementia

No cognitive changes occur with aging

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