Author Question: For a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which of the following might be contraindicated? ... (Read 110 times)

mynx · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

For a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which of the following might be contraindicated?

1. Performing range-of-motion exercises
2. Drinking bottled water
3. Instituting fall precautions
4. Taking naps

Question 2

An adult female in her 30s complains of numbness and tingling in the hands, fatigue, loss of coordination, incontinence, nystagmus, and ataxia. Which of the following health problems do these symptoms suggest to the nurse?

1. Brain tumor
2. Myasthenia gravis
3. Multiple sclerosis
4. Diabetes

Eazy416 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Some clients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease develop swallowing difficulties. Powders to thicken liquids and using an upright position will help with these difficulties. Clients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease will benefit from range-of-motion exercises and resting. The client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease should be placed on fall precautions.

Answer to Question 2

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Multiple sclerosis is more common in women of this age. These are symptoms, along with the age and sex of the patient, that are common to MS. These symptoms are not necessarily associated with a brain tumor. Weakness is the primary symptom associated with myasthenia gravis. Symptoms of diabetes include weight loss, blurred vision, excessive urination, thirst, and hunger.