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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 74-year-old woman is brought to the physician by her daughter for worsening memory for the past 1 month. She can no longer manage her bills and frequently forgets the names of her children. Her daughter is also concerned that her mother has a urinary tract infection because she has had increased urinary urgency and several episodes of urinary incontinence. Vital signs are within normal limits. Physical examination shows poor short-term memory recall and a slow gait with wide, short steps. Which of the following is most likely to improve this patient's condition?
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Cerebral shunt placement