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OSWALD

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The client with ________ would not be a candidate for treatment with Sinemet.
 
  a. narrow-angle glaucoma
  b. gastrointestinal distention
  c. bradycardia
  d. urinary frequency

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In developing a teaching plan for the client's family members, the nurse bases the plan on the idea that Alzheimer's disease is a(n):
 
  a. curable dementia-type illness.
  b. form of mental illness.
  c. chronic, progressive condition.
  d. acute, treatable disease.



Benayers

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Sinemet may increase intraocular pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Alzheimer's disease is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative condition.



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