For which patient does the nurse watch most closely for symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
a. 45-year-old with Down syndrome
b. 50-year-old with a whiplash injury
c. 60-year-old with hypertension
d. 75-year-old with a smoking history
D
Age is the greatest risk factor for development of Alzheimer's disease. A patient with Down syndrome has an increased risk by age 50 to 60 years. Whiplash and head injuries, hypertension, smoking, and high cholesterol all increase the risk for Alzheimer's disease.
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Specificity refers to the ability of a screening instrument to correctly identify noncases
A) True B) False
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