Jim is a 78-year-old man who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He has lost the ability to comprehend and produce speech. His family can expect that Jim will now ______.
A) become paranoid and angry
B) lose the ability to control bodily functions
C) become forgetful and misplace things
D) develop depression

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Alzheimer's disease can progress to the point where individuals lose the ability to control their bodily functions, including bladder and bowel control. While some individuals with Alzheimer's may exhibit other behaviors such as paranoia, anger, forgetfulness, misplacing things, and depression, the loss of bodily function control is a common and expected progression of the disease.

Jim Is a 78-Year-Old Man Who Has Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer's