The family of a patient with Alzheimer's disease wants to know more about the implications of the disease for the entire family. What might a nurse tell the patient's childless 35-year-old daughter?
A) "Have a brain scan and other testing for Alzheimer's disease.".
B) "If you become pregnant, undergo fetal testing for Down syndrome.".
C) "Avoid having any children.".
D) "Alzheimer's disease is not hereditary, and you do not need to worry.".
B
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There is a genetic component to Alzheimer's, and it is linked to Down syndrome. The likelihood of this daughter having a baby with Down syndrome is greater than the average, as is her own chance of developing Alzheimer's disease. At this time, there is little use in finding out whether a young person may later develop Alzheimer's disease, as there is no known cure.
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