Ben Has Alzheimer's Disease

question 165

Multiple Choice

Ben has Alzheimer's disease. Currently, he is having memory problems such as remembering his zip code, telephone numbers, and the names of some of his grandchildren. He also has
Difficulty managing his finances because he no longer can add two numbers correctly.
Although he keeps himself neatly groomed, Ben, who used to be quite outgoing, now stays at
Home most of the time. Ben's Alzheimer's disease is now at the ______ level of development.

• A) early
• B) moderate
• C) moderately severe
• D) severe/advanced

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Definitions:

Arousal Levels

The state of being physiologically alert, awake, and attentive, which can be influenced by physical, emotional, and cognitive factors.

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment, necessary for survival and optimal functioning.

Temperature Fluctuations

Variations in temperature over a period of time, which can be natural or induced by human activity.

Shivering

An involuntary response to cold, consisting of muscle tremors that generate heat and increase body temperature.