The Nurse Explains to the Family of a Client with Alzheimer

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains to the family of a client with Alzheimer disease that memory loss and confusion occur because of the disease's effect on which neurotransmitter?

• A)Serotonin
• B)Acetylcholine
• C)Dopamine
• D)Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique in which the removal of an undesirable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Omission

The act of excluding or leaving out something, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Size of the Punisher

This does not refer to a commonly recognized concept or term within psychological, educational, or disciplinary contexts and may need clarification.

Undesirable Behavior

Actions or habits from an individual that are not wanted or seen as inappropriate in a given context.