Question

A client with a history of atrial fibrillation has a stroke, and vascular dementia (multi infarct dementia) is diagnosed. In a comparison of assessment findings in clients with vascular dementia and dementia of the Alzheimer type, which factor is unique to vascular dementia?

Answer 1

Abrupt onset of the symptoms

Step-by-step explanation:

Vascular dementia is a problem related to a brain that is reasoning, judgment, planning, and memory. Vascular dementia occurs after stroke or blockage in the artery.

Symptoms of vascular dementia:

• There is a problem in paying attention and concentration on the task.
• The confusing state
• To reduce the ability to organize things orderly
• Patient get restless and agitated
• The problem occurs with memory
• Gait problem occurred
• Depression and apathy

Cause of vascular dementia:

• Blocking of the brain artery
• Chronically damaged brain vessels