After One Week of Continuous Mental Confusion, an Older African

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Multiple Choice

After one week of continuous mental confusion, an older African American client is admitted with a preliminary diagnosis of AD. What should cause the nurse to question this diagnosis?

• A) AD does not typically occur in African American clients.
• B) The symptoms presented are more indicative of Parkinsonism.
• C) AD does not develop suddenly.
• D) There has been no T3- or T4-level evaluation ordered.

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