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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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, a critical vital sign indicating the health of the cardiovascular system.

Gray Matter

The darker-colored regions of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites.

Sociocognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, social experience, and reciprocal determinism in understanding behaviors.

Consciousness

The condition of being cognizant and able to contemplate one's own being, feelings, ideas, environment, and experiences.