Question

1. what do people with alzheimers disease (ad) have trouble with?

watching a movie
planning and performing a task
enjoying sitting in the sun
staying clean, even with assistance

1. which is a common symptom of alzheimers disease?

difficulty with driving
memory loss that disrupts daily life
an inability to taste certain flavors
a change in eye color

1. what type of care should be given to someone with alzheimers disease (ad)?

person - centered care
policy - centered care
family - centered care
organization - centered care

1. which change is caused by alzheimers disease?

decreased blood flow to the lungs
weakness in muscle cells
plaques that block signals between brain cells
increased production of stomach acids

1. what is a key consideration for addressing hallucinations in a person with alzheimers disease?

confirm the hallucination is not caused by another condition
argue with the person about what they are seeing

Explanation:

1. Alzheimer's disease affects cognitive functions, and planning and performing tasks (executive functions) is a common impairment. Watching a movie, enjoying sitting in the sun are more sensory - related and less affected initially. Staying clean with assistance may be a later - stage issue but not as fundamental as task - planning.
2. Memory loss that disrupts daily life is a hallmark symptom of Alzheimer's. Difficulty with driving can be a consequence of cognitive decline (including memory and judgment) but is not as specific as memory loss disrupting daily life. Inability to taste and change in eye color are not typical Alzheimer's symptoms.
3. Person - centered care focuses on the individual's needs, preferences, and dignity, which is crucial for Alzheimer's patients. Policy - centered, family - centered, and organization - centered care do not prioritize the individual in the same way as person - centered care.
4. Alzheimer's is characterized by plaques (amyloid plaques) that block signals between brain cells. Decreased blood flow to the lungs, weakness in muscle cells, and increased stomach acid production are not directly related to the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's.
5. It is important to confirm that hallucinations are not caused by another condition (such as a urinary tract infection, which can cause delirium - like symptoms in the elderly) before assuming they are due to Alzheimer's. Arguing with the person about their hallucinations can cause distress.

Answer:

1. Planning and performing a task
2. Memory loss that disrupts daily life
3. Person - centered care
4. Plaques that block signals between brain cells
5. Confirm the hallucination is not caused by another condition