After suffering two small strokes, Patricia’s lab test revealed fatty deposits in the arteries, which blocked blood flow to her brain. She finds it difficult to organize and plan normal activities and is forgetting the names of her close friends. Which of the following is Patricia most likely experiencing?A. Neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease
B. Neurocognitive disorder due to Huntington's disease
C. Neurocognitive disorder due to vascular disease
D. Parkinson's disease

Neurocognitive disorder due to vascular disease. The correct option is C.

Explanation:

The disruptions in the brain's blood supply which occurs due to fat deposits in the arterial walls that lead to impairment of one or more aspects of a person's conscious brain functions is known as vascular neurocognitive disorder. The individual finds it difficult to organize and plan normal activities and is forgetting the names of her close friends because of cognitive impairment.

This disorder can occurs after series of stroke. It can be managed through making changes in dietary plans.Include more fruits and vegetables, while decreasing the high fat and high sugar foods. Increase the person's intake of omega-3 fatty acid supplements and vitamin B (particularly if a change in diet rich in these nutrients is not enough.

the answer is c prevention of weight gain. i got the same question.

controllable stroke risk factors include:

high blood pressure

atrial fibrillation

uncontrolled diabetes

high cholesterol

smoking

excessive alcohol intake

obesity

carotid or coronary artery disease

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