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degenerative condition(alzheimer's disease (signs aand symptoms…
degenerative condition(alzheimer's disease
assessment fundings
gradual memory loss
impairment of all sensory
signs aand symptoms
impaired visuospatial ability such that inability to recognize faces in direct view
impairment to reasonig, complex tasking and exercising judgment
impaired speaking
reduced ability to take in and remember new information.
confusion
nursing management
emotional support and give advises to prevent depression
alley anxiety
regular neurological assessment
minimize daily activities
definition
is a progressive mental deerioration that can occu in old ade due to generalized degeneration of the brain.
pathophysiology
is a progressive dementia with loss of neuron and present of two microscopic neuropathological hallmarks. extracellular amyloid plaques and intracellular neurofibrillary tangles
management
medically
cholinesterase inhibitors such as donepezil and tacrine
genetic testing
surgically
deep brain stimulation
risk factors
aging
a family history of alzheimer
carrying certain genes
smoking
causes
family history of alzheimer
cardiovascular diseases
age
health education
getting regular exercises
maintaing healthy cardiovascular system
stop smoking
participating in lifelong learning and cognitive training
diagnostic tests
screening for depression
CT scan
MRI scan