A patient with Alzheimer’s disease is having trouble performing the movements needed to use their toothbrush for mouth care. This is described as? aAphasia bApraxia cAnomia dAgnosia
Question
A patient with Alzheimer’s disease is having trouble performing the movements needed to use their toothbrush for mouth care. This is described as? aAphasia bApraxia cAnomia dAgnosia
Solution
The condition described is known as Apraxia. Apraxia is a motor disorder caused by damage to the brain (specifically the posterior parietal cortex) in which the individual has difficulty with the motor planning to perform tasks or movements when asked, even though the command is understood and he/she is willing to perform the task. The nature of the task does not matter, it can be as simple as brushing teeth. So, the correct answer is bApraxia.
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