An 80 year-old client, referred to a neurologist after worsening cognitive deficits, received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Which statement by the nurse to the client’s family demonstrates appropriate use of terminology?

Alzheimer's disease otherwise known as senile dementia is a neurological condition of the brain cause by progressive death of brain cells following ageing process and characterised by depletion of thoughts and memory, mental confusion, forgetfulness and inability to recognize common things.

Treatment is by physical exercise and administration of certain medications example; cholinesterase to reduce symptoms and help control behavioural patterns and cognitive domain.

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