The nurse explains to the family of a client with Alzheimer disease that memory loss and confusion occur because of the disease's effect on which neurotransmitter?
1. Serotonin
2. Acetylcholine
3. Dopamine
4. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Serotonin is not affected in Alzheimer disease.
Rationale 2: Clients with Alzheimer disease experience a dramatic loss of their ability to perform tasks that require acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter.
Rationale 3: Dopamine is not affected in Alzheimer disease.
Rationale 4: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is not affected in Alzheimer disease.
Global Rationale: Clients with Alzheimer disease experience a dramatic loss of their ability to perform tasks that require acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter. Serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) ar not affected in Alzheimer disease.
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