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vicky · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse explains to the family of a client with Alzheimer disease that memory loss and confusion occur because of the disease's effect on which neurotransmitter?

1. Serotonin
2. Acetylcholine
3. Dopamine
4. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Question 2

The nurse suspects a client is developing Parkinson disease. Which early sign did the nurse most likely assess in this client?

1. Rigid posture
2. Shuffling gait
3. Masklike face
4. Tremors

zhanghao · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Serotonin is not affected in Alzheimer disease.
Rationale 2: Clients with Alzheimer disease experience a dramatic loss of their ability to perform tasks that require acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter.
Rationale 3: Dopamine is not affected in Alzheimer disease.
Rationale 4: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is not affected in Alzheimer disease.
Global Rationale: Clients with Alzheimer disease experience a dramatic loss of their ability to perform tasks that require acetylcholine as a neurotransmitter. Serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) ar not affected in Alzheimer disease.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Rigid posture is not an early sign of Parkinson disease.
Rationale 2: Shuffling gait is not an early sign of Parkinson disease.
Rationale 3: A masklike face is a not an early sign of Parkinson disease.
Rationale 4: Tremors are usually the first sign of Parkinson disease, along with fatigue and moving more slowly.
Global Rationale: Tremors are usually the first sign of Parkinson disease, along with fatigue and moving more slowly. Rigid posture, shuffling gait, and a masklike face are not early signs of Parkinson disease.