The nurse is caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease (AD). A family member of the patient asks the nurse, "Is this disease genetic?" What is the nurse's best response? 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 my be the genetic form."
5. "There is not any evidence of a genetic link with AD."
Answer: 1, 2, 3
Explanation: A combination of genetics and biology is thought to play a role in the development of AD: There is clearly a familial pattern with some forms of the disease. Some studies indicate that early-onset cases are more likely to be familial than late-onset cases, and that from one-third to one-half of all cases may be of the genetic form.
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