Which of the following individuals is most likely to possess an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in the future?
A) A man with a family history of Down syndrome
B) A woman with a diagnosis of autism
C) A man whose admission assessment reveals polypharmacy
D) A woman with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes`
A
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A family history of Down syndrome is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Autism is not a noted risk factor and both polypharmacy and poorly controlled blood sugar could contribute to delirium, not dementia.
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