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Which brain functions are typically impaired in dementia?
Which brain functions are typically impaired in dementia?
- Vision and hearing
- Language and creativity
- Motor skills and coordination
- Memory loss and judgement (correct)
What is the most common cause of dementia?
What is the most common cause of dementia?
- Vascular Dementia
- Pick's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease (correct)
- Parkinson's Disease
What happens to the brain in Alzheimer's disease?
What happens to the brain in Alzheimer's disease?
- It expands in size
- Brain shrinks (atrophy) and cells die (correct)
- Brain cells multiply rapidly
- It becomes more resistant to damage
Which condition can occur superimposed on dementia due to acute illnesses?
Which condition can occur superimposed on dementia due to acute illnesses?
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How long does the onset of dementia typically take?
How long does the onset of dementia typically take?
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Which set of symptoms does dementia interfere with?
Which set of symptoms does dementia interfere with?
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What should be included in the assessment process for a client with dementia experiencing delirium?
What should be included in the assessment process for a client with dementia experiencing delirium?
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