An 80-year-old client exhibiting signs of dementia representative of Alzheimer's disease ( AD ).The nurse supports that possibility when determining that the client:
A)experienced a gastric resection several years ago.
B)traveled often to third world countries.
C)was employed as a steelworker for 40 years.
D)has a history of viral encephalitis.

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Viral illness such as herpes zoster, herpes simplex, or viral encephalitis is believed to be a possible risk factor for AD.

An 80-Year-Old Client Exhibiting Signs of Dementia Representative of Alzheimer's