A doctor has just finished her examination of an 82-year-old patient who has recently been showing significant and worsening memory loss and other forms of cognitive impairment, and the doctor says, "This woman is definitely suffering from Alzheimer'
Alzheimer's disease." Why should you be skeptical about this diagnosis?
a. Alzheimer's disease only affects younger people.
b. Alzheimer's disease does not typically involve memory problems.
c. A definite diagnosis of Alzheimer's can only be determined by an autopsy.
d. The patient's condition is worsening, but Alzheimer's disease involves very stable symptoms.
Answer: c.
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