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lidoalex

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A nurse is facilitating a group for family members of recently diagnosed Alzheimer's patients. Which of the nurse's following teaching points about the etiology of Alzheimer's disease is most accurate?
 
  A) There are a number of factors that cause Alzheimer's disease, and modification or removal of many of these can cause a significant improvement in your loved one's condition..
  B) Unfortunately we still do not really know anything about what exactly causes Alzheimer's..
  C) Science has recently discovered the direct link between diet and the development of Alzheimer's disease..
  D) Alzheimer's appears to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors and no one theory can explain it..

Question 2

While conducting a home visit the nurse learns that the older patient has developed cataracts. Which statement should the nurse make about this patient's ability to drive?
 
  A) You might want to consider planning to avoid nighttime driving..
  B) This is likely a good time for you to consider giving up your license..
  C) The myth of older drivers being more dangerous is exactly that: a myth..
  D) It's probably best to consider asking your children to drive you around from now on..


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bbburns21

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The current understanding of the etiology of Alzheimer's disease is incomplete, but not wholly lacking. The disease appears to be a result of the interplay of genetic and environmental factors. It is not completely attributable to diet and removal of risk factors and contributors does not normally bring about an improvement or recovery.

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While older adults do get have more driving accidents than younger adults, it is unknown if the patient should cease driving altogether. Restricting driving to daylight hours is a prudent measure that can still afford a degree of mobility and independence for the patient. The nurse should not discuss if older drivers being more dangerous is or is not a myth. It is unknown if the patient has children who are available to drive for the patient.


lidoalex

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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