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tnt_battle

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following are common causes of dementia in older adults other than Alzheimer's disease? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) It is a normal consequence of aging.
  B) Trauma.
  C) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
  D) Parkinson's disease.
  E) Vascular dementia.

Question 2

An emergency department (ED) nurse is assessing a 20-year-old gymnast who fell from a balance beam. The gymnast presents with a clear fluid leaking from the nose. What should the ED nurse suspect?
 
  A) Fracture of the cribriform plate
  B) Potential loss of consciousness
  C) Abrasion of the soft tissue
  D) Fracture of the nasal septum


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ky860224

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
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B, E
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Trauma and vascular dementia can cause dementia. Dementia is not a normal consequence of aging. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and Parkinson's disease are non-Alzheimer's disease causes of dementia but are extremely rare and only responsible for a small percentage of dementias, respectively.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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