Because there is no cure for the brain disorder called ________ disease, the primary role of caregivers for elderly patients who have this disease is to provide comfort and safety to the patient.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Alzheimer's

There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. The forgetfulness and decreased powers of judgment leave these patients vulnerable to many safety hazards.

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A thorough client history, including a health survey and current medications, will provide insight to any therapies which may be contraindicated

a. True b. False

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The strength of the pulse against the blood vessel is referred to as the:

A. cardiac output. B. pulse. C. stroke volume. D. pulse pressure.

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