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Degenerative disorders - Coggle Diagram
Degenerative disorders
Dementia
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Risks factors
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Sex, usually common in men
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Pathophysiology
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Primary associated with the gradual loss of cell in the substantia nigra of the brain and this part is responsible for the production of dopamine receptors
Dopemine is the chemical messenger responsible for the transfer of signals between the two regions of the brain
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Nursing management
Assess patient for signs and symptoms of depression, causative agent and orientate patient to reality
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Alzheimer's diseases
Definition
Is the chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative disease of the brain
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Pathophysiology
Characteristics findings suggest that it is a change s in the brain's structure and function, results from amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, loss of connection between neurons and neurons death
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Risks factors
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Chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes mellitus
Nursing management
Avoid emotionally change situations or create conversation to calm the patient and prevent stress and sudden change of emotions
Provide time for reminiscing if patient desire to allow memory of the past pleasant event for good memories
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