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l cricket LTE 32% 4:02 PM Attachment PN Dementia Case Study Done Betty Mae Martin is a 75-year-old Caucasian female and retired high school English teacher. She and her husband, Billy, Martin, have been married for 49 years. On a recent trip with her husband, Betty becomes confused about where they are traveling. When packing to return home, Betty cannot remember the name for the word "suitcase." Betty and her husband think that these incidents are due to stress from traveling, however Betty continues to have memory problems. Two weeks later, Billy makes an appointment for Betty to visit her primary healthcare provider (HCP) for an evaluation. Betty is upset about visiting the HCP and insists her memory problems are nothing to worry about. The nurse shows Betty and Billy to an evaluation room in the primary healthcare clinic. Betty states, this is all really silly, I don't need to be here. 1. Which response by the nurse is best? a. "Betty, there is nothing silly about having a physical exam b. "Defensiveness is common when people are first diagnosed with dementia." c. "You sound frustrated. How can I make you more comfortable?" d. "Early diagnosis and treatment for Alzheimer's disease can slow its progression." Betty states, "I'm okay, but let's make this quick." The nurse prepares to obtain a health history from Betty 2. Which information about Betty, obtained by the nurse, is a risk factor(s) for Alzheimer's disease? (Select all that apply.) a. Advancing age b. Increased serum calcium c. Use of aluminum products d. Mother had Alzheimer's disease e. Previous head trauma

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1. The correct or appropriate response by the nurse is option C. "You sound frustrated , how can l make you more comfortable?" .Because before we have a interaction or physical examination with the client ,first we should develop a good communication with the client and make them comfortable and encourage them express their concerns which is making them stressed if they feel anxious .

2. The risk factors for Alzheimer's disease is advancing age . Hence ,the correct option is A.

3. The correct option is C , who is the current president of United states. Because , by this we are checking the memory ability of the patient . She cannot remember about the present means there is some issue .

4. The side effects of donepezil which is most important for Betty and Billy and should report to the primary healthcare provider is A- tarry stools . If there is any tarry stools immediately inform the physician and go to the hospital as soon as possible .