The son of an older patient is concerned about the patient's ongoing forgetfulness and asks the nurse to explain what could be wrong with the patient. How should the nurse respond to the son?
1. Memory difficulties are hard for family members to deal with.
2 My parents are the same age as yours, and they can't remember anything
3. Forgetfulness is common in older adults. It's nothing you need to worry about.
4. Memory difficulties can be due to underlying issues including anxiety, chronic pain, or depression.
