The husband of a 74-year-old female patient is distraught at her recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
In an effort to identify a cure, the husband is conducting extensive online research as well as speaking with each member of the care team about possible treatments. How can the nurse best respond to the husband's inquiry? A) "There is presently no cure for Alzheimer's disease but highly promising treatments are expected.".
B) "Eliminating any exposure to aluminum or mercury has been shown to have a positive impact on people in the early stages of Alzheimer's.".
C) "There isn't any cure currently available for Alzheimer's but some drugs have been shown to slow the progression of the disease.".
D) "Drugs that affect the neurotransmitters in the brain are now available that can cure many early cases of Alzheimer's.".
C
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Drugs affecting the action of acetylcholinesterase can slow the progression of Alzheimer's but they do not constitute a cure. Aluminum and mercury are implicated in the etiology of Alzheimer's but their removal does not cure the disease. Extensive research in the treatment of Alzheimer's is ongoing, but a cure is not noted to be imminent.
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