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?

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Answer:

Abrupt onset of the symptoms

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