The nurse explains to the family of a client with Alzheimer ...

[vicky]

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]

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.

[vicky]

Excellent

[dyrone]

Gracias!