The Nurse Is Preparing an Educational Session on Vascular Dementia

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing an educational session on vascular dementia for a group of senior citizens. He wants to include information on factors that can potentially reduce the risk of this type of dementia. What information would be important for the nurse to provide to these participants? Select all that apply.

• A) Control blood pressure
• B) Discontinue alcohol consumption
• C) Control weight
• D) Take a daily, low-dose aspirin
• E) Control blood sugar level

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