A family member of a patient with Alzheimer disease (AD) asks if the disease is genetic. Which response should the nurse make? (Select all that apply.)
1. "Some forms of AD have a genetic pattern."
2. "Early-onset AD is more likely familial than late-onset AD."
3. "One-third to one-half of all AD may be the genetic form."
4. "One-quarter to one-third of all AD may be the genetic form."
5. "There is not any evidence of a genetic link with AD."
1. "Some forms of AD have a genetic pattern."
2. "Early-onset AD is more likely familial than late-onset AD."
3. "One-third to one-half of all AD may be the genetic form."
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