Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Dementia

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding dementia?

• A)Dementia is a normal consequence of aging.
• B)Symptoms must be present for six months for a diagnosis of dementia to be made.
• C)Polypharmacy is a leading cause of dementia in the elderly.
• D)It is common for patients with dementia to have renal insufficiency.
• E)Dementia can be reversed once the underlying cause is treated.

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Definitions:

Persuasive Message

A communication intended to influence the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of others by using specific techniques and appeals.

Rhetoric

The art or skill of effective communication and persuasion through the use of language.

Persuasive Process

A method of communication aimed at influencing the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of others.

Attitude Inoculation

A technique used to make people resistant to attempts to change their attitudes by first exposing them to small arguments against their position.