The spouse of a client with Alzheimer disease tells the nurse that the health care provider said that a cause of the disorder is brain damage.The spouse wants to know what type of brain damage could have occurred to the client.What possible causes of brain damage can the nurse explain to the spouse?
Select all that apply.

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Environmental exposure, nutritional imbalances, and exposure to viruses are all possible causes of brain damage that can contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Acetylcholine deficiency and a defect in chromosome 14 are also factors in the development of Alzheimer's disease but were not asked for in the question.

The Spouse of a Client with Alzheimer Disease Tells the Nurse