The student nurse, along with their preceptor, is caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease.

Which of the following statements made by the student requires further education by the preceptor?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The student nurse, along with their preceptor, is caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease. 
 
   Which of the following statements made by the student requires further education by the preceptor?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"Alzheimer's disease leads to shrinkage of the ventricles of the brain"

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"In Alzheimer's disease, tau proteins build up which can cause damage to brain cells responsible for learning and memory"

Answer

"Neurofibrillary tangles occur due to the build up of tau proteins"

Answer

"Beta-amyloid plaques are a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease"

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