Andrea's Mother Has Been Becoming More and More Forgetful

question 11

Multiple Choice

Andrea's mother has been becoming more and more forgetful. It seems to have gotten worse over the past 15 years. Her most likely diagnosis could be:

• A)Depression.
• B)Alzheimer's disease.
• C)Hyperthyroidism.
• D)Delirium.

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Definitions:

Stress

A feeling of emotional or physical tension that can come from any event or thought that makes one feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.

Sexual

Pertaining to, involving, or characteristic of sex, sexual activity, or sexual reproduction in living beings.

Calm

A state of peacefulness and tranquility, free from stress or agitation.

Autonomic

Relating to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.