A client receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer dementia. The client's physician prescribes donepezil (Aricept). How does this work? Will this cure him? the client's spouse asks. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) This medication delays the destruction of acetylcholine, a chemical in the brain necessary for memory processes. Although most effective in the early stages, it serves to delay, but not stop, the progression of the dementia.
B) This medication encourages production of acetylcholine, a chemical in the brain necessary for memory processes. It delays the progression of the disease.
C) This medication delays the destruction of dopamine, a chemical in the brain necessary for memory processes. Although most effective in the early stages, it serves to delay, but not stop, the progression of the dementia.
D) This medication encourages production of dopamine, a chemical in the brain necessary for memory processes. It delays the progression of the disease.
Question 2
The age group in which suicide is the third leading cause of death is ages ___________________ _ to ___________________ _.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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