A Client Is Admitted with Signs and Symptoms of Early

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted with signs and symptoms of early Alzheimer disease.What would be used to confirm this client's diagnosis?

• A) Abnormal CT scan findings of neuritic plaques and tangles in the brain
• B) Client history and physical examination
• C) Positive blood tests for beta-amyloid and tau proteins
• D) Blood test for amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles

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Definitions:

Anxiety And Anxiety-Related Disorders

These are mental health conditions characterized by significant fear, nervousness, and worry, often accompanied by physical symptoms like heart palpitations and sweating.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Terrified Of Being Contaminated

An intense fear of being exposed to harmful substances or germs, often observed in individuals with certain anxiety disorders or phobias.

Overwhelming Anxiety

A state of excessive worry and fear that is disproportionate to the situation at hand, leading to significant distress or impairment.