Jack Is 73 Years Old

question 137

Multiple Choice

Jack is 73 years old. He has great difficulty getting out of his chair. When he walks, it takes him a very long time to get his legs moving, but when he does start moving, he begins to go very quickly, almost as if he is starting to run. In addition, while he walks, his arms often hang motionless by his sides. When he is seated, he will stay motionless for long periods with a blank, emotionless expression. Jack is displaying classic symptoms of:

• A)Alzheimer disease.
• B)Wilson disease.
• C)Parkinson disease.
• D)multiple sclerosis.

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Definitions:

Primary Aging

Gradual, inevitable process of bodily deterioration throughout the life span.

Activities Of Daily Living

Activities of daily living refer to the basic tasks of everyday life, such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.

Shopping

The act of browsing or purchasing goods or services from stores or online platforms.

Late Adulthood

A stage of human development that typically refers to individuals aged 65 and older.