A student nurse was asked which of the following best describes dementia. Which of the following best describes the condition? A. Loss of cognitive abilities, impairing ability to perform activities of daily living. B. Difficulty coping with physical

The option that best describes dementia is: **A. Loss of cognitive abilities, impairing ability to perform activities of daily living.** Dementia is characterized by a decline in cognitive function, which interferes with daily life and activities. Options B, C, and D do not accurately capture the definition of dementia as they either describe other conditions or mischaracterize the nature of cognitive decline associated with dementia.