A patient is being treated for a common neurological disease that ...

[Wadzanai]

A patient is being treated for a common neurological disease that is characterized by abnormal cell firing in the brain. For what should the nurse assess in this patient?
 
  1. loss of consciousness
  2. seizures
  3. decerebrate posturing
  4. headache

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a seminar on Alzheimer disease (AD) with a group of community members. How should the nurse describe this health problem?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. The incidence of AD increases with age.
  2. AD tends to run in families.
  3. AD is more common in men.
  4. AD is caused by a virus.
  5. AD is caused by environmental contaminants.

[jojobee318]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Abnormal cell firing in the brain causes the recurring seizures characteristic of epilepsy. The symptoms of loss of consciousness and headache have multiple causes (trauma, medications, diet) but are not associated with abnormal cell firing. Decerebrate posturing is caused by serious brain injury, specifically to the cerebellum.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2
The incidence of Alzheimer disease does tend to increase with age, and AD is thought to have a familial link. AD is more common in females and its cause is unknown.

[Wadzanai]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[cpetit11]

Excellent