Requirements Read the case study below. In your initial discussion post, answer

Requirements
Read the case study below.
In your initial discussion post, answer the questions related to the case scenario and support your response with at least one evidence-based reference by Wed., 11:59 pm MT.
Provides a minimum of two responses weekly on separate days; e.g., replies to a post from a peer; AND faculty member’s question; OR two peers if no faculty question using appropriate resources, before Sun., 11:59 pm MT.
Case Scenario
A 76-year -old man is brought to the primary care office by his wife with concerns about his worsening memory. He is a retired lawyer who has recently been getting lost in the neighborhood where he has lived for 35 years. He was recently found wandering and has often been brought home by neighbors. When asked about this, he becomes angry and defensive and states that he was just trying to go to the store and get some bread.
His wife expressed concerns about his ability to make decisions as she came home two days ago to find that he allowed an unknown individual into the home to convince him to buy a home security system which they already have. He has also had trouble dressing himself and balancing his checkbook. At this point, she is considering hiring a day-time caregiver help him with dressing, meals and general supervision why she is at work.
Past Medical History: Gastroesophageal reflux (treated with diet); is negative for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, stroke or head injury or depression
Allergies: No known allergies
Medications: None
Family History
Father deceased at age 78 of decline related to Alzheimer’s disease
Mother deceased at age 80 of natural causes
No siblings
Social History
Denies smoking
Denies alcohol or recreational drug use
Retired lawyer
Hobby: Golf at least twice a week
Review of Systems
Constitutional: Denies fatigue or insomnia
HEENT: Denies nasal congestion, rhinorrhea or sore throat.
Chest: Denies dyspnea or coughing
Heart: Denies chest pain, chest pressure or palpitations.
Lymph: Denies lymph node swelling.
Musculoskeletal: denies falls or loss of balance; denies joint point or swelling
General Physical Exam
Constitutional: Alert, angry but cooperative
Vital Signs: BP-128/72, T-98.6 F, P-76, RR-20
Wt. 178 lbs., Ht. 6’0″, BMI 24.1
HEENT
Head normocephalic; Pupils equal and reactive to light bilaterally; EOM’s intact
Neck/Lymph Nodes
No abnormalities noted
Lungs
Bilateral breath sounds clear throughout lung fields.
Heart
S1 and S2 regular rate and rhythm, no rubs or murmurs.
Integumentary System
Warm, dry and intact. Nail beds pink without clubbing.
Neurological
Deep tendon reflexes (DTRs): 2/2; muscle tone and strength 5/5; no gait abnormalities; sensation intact bilaterally; no aphasia
Diagnostics
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE): Baseline score 12 out of 30 (moderate dementia)
MRI: hippocampal atrophy
Based on the clinical presentation and diagnostic findings, the patient is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s type dementia.
Discussion Questions
Compare and contrast the pathophysiology between Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia.
Identify the clinical findings from the case that supports a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Explain one hypothesis that explains the development of Alzheimer’s disease
Discuss the patient’s likely stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
DISCUSSION CONTENT
Category Points % Description
Application of Course Knowledge 30 30%
The student:
Compares and contrasts the pathophysiology betweenAlzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia.
Identifies the clinical findings from the case that supports a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Explains one hypothesis that explains the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Discusses the patient’s likely stage of Alzheimer’s disease.
Support from Evidence-Based Practice 30 30%
Initial discussion post is supported with appropriate, scholarly sources; AND
Sources are published within the last 5 years (unless it is the most current CPG); AND
Reference list is provided and in-text citations match; AND
All answers are fully supported with an appropriate EBM argument
Interactive Dialogue 30 30%
In addition to providing a response to the initial post due by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT, student provides a minimum of two responses weekly on separate days; e.g., replies to a post from a peer; AND faculty member’s question; OR two peers if no faculty question. A response to faculty could include a question posed to a student or the entire class or a faculty question directed towards another student. AND
Evidence from appropriate scholarly sources are included; AND
Reference list is provided and in-text citations match
90 90% Total CONTENT Points = 90 pts
DISCUSSION FORMAT
Category Points % Description
Organization 5 5%
Case study responses are presented in a logical format; AND
Responses are in sequence with the numbered questions; AND
The case study response is understandable and easy to follow; AND
All responses are relevant to the case topic
Format 5 5%
Discussion post has minimal grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format errors*
(*) APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included.
10 10% Total FORMAT Points = 10pts
100 100% DISCUSSION TOTAL= ___ out of 100 points