Question

• Considering Mrs. Thompson's heightened bewilderment, fluctuations in mood, and challenge completing her daily activities, her physician would likely take measures to rule out dementia, more likely Alzheimer's disease, first. These symptoms are typically representing of some sort of cognitive decline often associated with neurodegenerative diseases that affect the central nervous system. As her medical assistant, Mrs. Thompson's best support would come from providing her a daily routine she could set on and reductions in mental tasks with simple clear instructions, and keeping her environment safe and familiar. Finally, you would want to regularly monitor Mrs. Thompson for any changes in cognitive functioning and update her healthcare team on significant changes.

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Answer 1

Because Mrs. Thompson is more confused, has mood swings, and is having trouble with daily tasks, her doctor will likely first check for dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease.
These signs often point to cognitive decline from a brain disorder.
As her medical assistant, you can help by giving her a consistent daily routine, breaking tasks into simple steps, and keeping her environment safe and familiar.
Also regularly watch for any changes in her thinking or behavior and report significant changes to the healthcare team.