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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE alz - Coggle Diagram
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE 
DEFINITION
It is a progressive and irreversible disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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Alzheimer results from a combination of genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors that affect the brain overtime.
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
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Repeat questions and statements over and over, not realizing that they have asked it before.
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Forget conversations, appointments or events
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CAUSES
The thread of tau protein twist into abnormal tangles inside brain cells leading to failure of the transport system
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Results from a combination of genetic, lifestyle
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NURSING CARE PLAN
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EVALUATION
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Patient receives adequate nutrition, and rest
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NURSING DIAGNOSIS
Deficicent self care, bathing, feeding and toilet
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NURSING MANAGEMENT
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Ensure that mobile phones, wallets and other valuables are kept in the same place
Good nutrition is essential with high calories, healthy shakes and smoothies and encourage the drink of water.
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REFERENCES
Hinkle, J.L & Cheever, K, H. (2010) Brunner and Suddarth' s texbook of medical surgical nursing (12th ed)