The nurse explains to the family of a client with Alzheimer's disease that memory loss and confusion occur because of the disease's effect of which neurotransmitter?

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Alzheimer's disease is associated with a decrease in the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is crucial for learning and memory. This decrease is one of the reasons for the memory loss and confusion seen in patients with Alzheimer's.

The Nurse Explains to the Family of a Client with Alzheimer's