The MRI and PET Scan Reports of an Older Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

The MRI and PET scan reports of an older client show cerebral atrophy in the frontal and temporal lobes. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?

• A) Pick's disease
• B) Vascular dementia
• C) Alzheimer's disease
• D) Dementia with Lewy bodies

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