A Client Says,"I Am So Afraid I Will Develop Alzheimer

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client says,"I am so afraid I will develop Alzheimer disease like my dad." Which nursing responses are indicated?

• A)"Alzheimer disease does tend to run in families."
• B)"How old was your father when he was diagnosed?"
• C)"Would you like information on the genetic testing that is available?"
• D)"We believe that the development of Alzheimer disease is based on more than genetic transmission."
• E)"We do have much better ways to diagnose and treat Alzheimer disease today."

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