Practice Question
A family of a client who has a medical history of stroke, hyperlipidemia, and peptic ulcer disease arrives at the memory care clinic with concerns about their loved one. The family states that the client has experienced worsening memory loss and forgetfulness over the last 6 months. The nurse is concerned the client is experiencing vascular dementia, due to which of the following factors?
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Correct Answer:
The client's history of stroke, because stroke can lead to dementia due to changes in the blood vessels of the brain.
Rationale:
🔷 Pathophysiology: Vascular dementia occurs when impaired blood flow (from strokes or vascular disease) damages brain tissue.
🔷 Risk factors: Stroke and hyperlipidemia increase risk, but stroke history is the most direct link.
🔷 Incorrect options: Peptic ulcer disease does not cause dementia.
🔷 Clinical presentation: Progressive memory loss, forgetfulness, and cognitive decline following stroke.
🔷 Nursing role: Provide support for memory care, stroke prevention, and caregiver education.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4