Wilma Is 76 Years Old and Has Noticed That Her

question 28

Multiple Choice

Wilma is 76 years old and has noticed that her memory is not as sharp as it was earlier in her life. This memory loss might be due to which of the following?

• A) epilepsy
• B) Alzheimer's disease
• C) playing computer games
• D) exposure to cognitively challenging tasks

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Definitions:

Disturbed Sleep Pattern

Disturbed sleep pattern is a condition where an individual experiences disruptions in the quality, timing, and amount of sleep, leading to distress or impairment in important areas of functioning.

Dyssomnia

Categories of sleep disorders involving difficulties in getting to sleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep.

Ruptured Appendix

A medical emergency where the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine, becomes inflamed and bursts, leading to the spread of infection within the abdominal cavity.

Abdominal Surgery

A surgical procedure performed on the abdominal area to treat or investigate diseases, disorders, or injuries of the abdominal organs.