An 82-year-old client has pernicious anemia and has been receiving treatment for several years. Which symptom may be confused with another condition in older adults?

An 82-year-old client has pernicious anemia and has been receiving treatment for several years. Which symptom may be confused with another condition in older adults?


a) Glossitis

b) Dementia

c) Stomatitis

d) Ataxia



Answer: Dementia