Stephen has recently had a stroke, interrupting the supply of oxygenated blood to his brain. He has been suffering from hypertension for the past few years. Since he has had the stroke, Stephen has found it difficult to understand what people are saying. He is unable to recall simple words, and is finding it difficult to communicate. He is unable to complete routine tasks by himself, such as getting dressed or making a toast. Stephen is most likely to be suffering from
A) vascular neurocognitive disorder.
B) bipolar disorder.
C) Down's syndrome.
D) Huntington's disease.

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Stephen's symptoms are characteristic of vascular neurocognitive disorder (previously known as vascular dementia), which is caused by interrupted blood supply to the brain leading to damage. Hypertension is a common risk factor for this disorder. Bipolar disorder, Down's syndrome, and Huntington's disease do not match the symptoms described.

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