A patient has dementia. The health care provider wants to make a differential diagnosis between Alzheimer disease and multiple infarctions. Which diagnostic procedure should a nurse expect to prepare the patient for first?

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A CT scan shows the presence or absence of structural changes, including cortical atrophy, ventricular enlargement, and areas of infarction-information that will be helpful to the health care provider. The other tests focus on brain activity and are more expensive; they may be ordered later.

A Patient Has Dementia