After One Week of Continuous Mental Confusion, an Older African

Multiple Choice

After one week of continuous mental confusion, an older African American client is admitted with a preliminary diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) . What should cause the nurse to question this diagnosis?

A) AD does not typically occur in African American clients.
B) The symptoms presented are more indicative of Parkinsonism.
C) AD does not develop suddenly.
D) There have been no liver function studies ordered.