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Alzheimer's Disease (Diagnostics (Positron Emission Tomography, CT…
Alzheimer's Disease
Predisposition
Primary neurocognitive conditions: family history, lifestyle (smoke, diet, exercise)
Secondary neurocognitive conditions: HIV, cerebral trauma,Vascular disease, Parkison disease, other medical condition , brain lesion
Diagnostics
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CBC, Renal Profile, Liver Enzymes, Urea & Electrolyte
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Medical Management
pharmacology therapies: anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, benzodiazepines, cholinestrase.
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NURSING MANAGEMENT
Assess client using MSE; abstract thinking, inappropriate behavior, memory impairment , ability to speak, appearance
Conduct physical assessment- physical family history, psychosocial history, other illness, history head trauma
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Frequently orientate client time, place, person
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Pathophysiology
The disease attack nerve and brain cells and neurotransmitters. The destruction of these vital areas causes clumps of protein to form around the brain cell. Protein places destroy the connection between brain cells and over time condition progressively worsens.