5. Melvin is a nurse at an assisted living center and over the last few years he has noticed differences in a couple of his patients. Mr. Phillips, 78 years old, used to always be ready with a joke or an interesting tale from his many years of travel. But now he is withdrawn and keeps to himself. Sometimes he does not remember Melvin at all. Mr. Stewart, 92 years old, is sometimes excited and wants to talk about his favorite thing, trains. But other times, he struggles to communicate, seems sad, and has difficulty remembering basic information about his life. 5a. Based on this information, what diagnosis best fits Mr. Phillips? What characteristics fit this diagnosis? 5b. Based on this information, what diagnosis best fits Mr. Stewart? What characteristics fit this diagnosis
5. Melvin is a nurse at an assisted living center and over the last few years he has noticed differences in a couple of his patients.
Mr. Phillips, 78 years old, used to always be ready with a joke or an interesting tale from his many years of travel. But now he is withdrawn and keeps to himself. Sometimes he does not remember Melvin at all.
Mr. Stewart, 92 years old, is sometimes excited and wants to talk about his favorite thing, trains. But other times, he struggles to communicate, seems sad, and has difficulty remembering basic information about his life.
5a. Based on this information, what diagnosis best fits Mr. Phillips? What characteristics fit this diagnosis?
5b. Based on this information, what diagnosis best fits Mr. Stewart? What characteristics fit this diagnosis?
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