Which assessment finding in a client with Alzheimer disease would the nurse directly attribute to the disease's effect on acetylcholine?

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by a decrease in acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter important in memory and learning. Difficulty retaining new information is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease due to the decrease in acetylcholine. Darkened urine, muscle cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea are not directly related to the disease's effect on acetylcholine.

Which Assessment Finding in a Client with Alzheimer Disease Would