The nurse explains that postmortem brain examinations of people with Alzheimer's disease have revealed that there are: (Select all that apply.)
a. tangled nerve cells.
b. abnormal buildup of proteins.
c. hemorrhagic areas.
d. occluded cerebral vessels.
e. reduced white matter.
A, B
Tangled nerve cells and abnormal buildup of protein in the brain have been found on postmortem brain examinations of people who have Alzheimer's disease.
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1. Mitral regurgitation. 2. Mitral stenosis. 3. Aortic stenosis. 4. Pulmonic stenosis.
The mother of a 4-year-old child reports concerns about how to completely rid her home of lice. Which response by the patient indicates the need for further instruction?
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Which statement by an adolescent with anorexia nervosa would be most typical of an adolescent with this disorder?
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Which of the following represents a typical progression through the phases of a woman's establishing a relationship with the fetus?
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