Which of the following should the nurse use as a basis for explaining the etiology of Alzheimer's disease to the family of a client with this disease?
1. It is a secondary dementia indicated by loss of recent memory and disorientation to time and place.
2. It is a primary dementia that is incurable, irreversible, and fatal. It is caused by the presence of a beta-amyloid protein in the neurons resulting in senile plaques.
3. It is a secondary dementia that is treatable with analysis of the diet and removal of toxic substances from the diet and environment.
4. It is a primary dementia characterized by stepwise decreases in cognitive abilities. It is irreversible but treatable with antihypertensive medications.
ANS: 2
This option provides accurate information about Alzheimer's disease. Options 1 and 3: Alz-heimer's disease is not a secondary dementia. Option 4 describes multiinfarct dementia.
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