A physical therapist in home health is evaluating a patient…
A physical therapist in home health is evaluating a patient referred for impaired balance and falls that has apparent cognitive decline but no official diagnosis of dementia. The patient’s falls are occurring predominantly during the night. The patient’s caregiver reports that they are having increased difficulty taking care of the patient due to behavioral symptoms in the evening / night hours. The patient is very drowsy during the day time and demonstrating agitation, combativeness, and wandering through the home all night long. Which of the following is the most appropriate name for this behavior?