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A nurse is admitting a client who has dementia related to a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client's condition is worsening?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Shuffling gait. In dementia related to traumatic brain injury, a shuffling gait can indicate worsening condition due to motor impairment and decline in coordination. Visual field cuts (
A) are more related to neurological deficits. Decreased CD4 counts (
B) are associated with immunodeficiency, not directly linked to dementia. Chorea (
D) is characterized by involuntary jerky movements, not typically seen in dementia related to traumatic brain injury.

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