A client diagnosed with Parkinson disease is prescribed to take ...

[JGIBBSON]

A client diagnosed with Parkinson disease is prescribed to take levodopa. The nurse should instruct the client about possible side effects, which include:
 
  1. bradycardia.
  2. acute hypertension and glycosuria.
  3. diarrhea.
  4. orthostatic hypotension and confusion.

Question 2

A client is returning from the operating room with cervical tongs and a halo vest for a cervical spine injury. The nurse plans to promote respiratory function and skin integrity by:
 
  1. turning the client every 4 hours.
  2. getting an order for a kinetic bed.
  3. turning the client using the halo ring.
  4. Inspecting the pins for looseness.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. This medication does not cause bradycardia.
2. This medication does not cause hypertension or glycosuria.
3. This medication does not cause diarrhea.
4. The client should be instructed to change positions slowly to avoid postural hypotension and to be aware the drug can cause confusion at times.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. The client with a halo is turned every 2 hours.
2. A kinetic bed provides side-to-side continuous rotation to promote respiration, prevent pneumonia, and maintain skin integrity.
3. The client is never turned using the halo ring, as the spine could sustain further damage.
4. Inspecting the pins for looseness is a safety issue.

[JGIBBSON]

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[Briannahope]

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