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Shelles

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The average time that a person with Alzheimer's disease lives after diagnosis is _____ years.
 
  a. 2
  b. 8
  c. 10
  d. 20

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The caregiver assesses the client's memory recall and orientation to time, place, and person. This part of the mental status examination assesses the client's
 
  1. sensorium.
  2. appearance.
  3. emotional state.
  4. abstract relationships.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Eight years is the average, with the life span ranging from 2 to 20 years after diagnosis of the disease.

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People with a clear sensorium are oriented and able to use their memories to recall recent and remote information.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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