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khang

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An older adult man has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and has begun treatment with levodopa and carbidopa. When providing health education about his new medication regimen, what should the nurse teach the man?
 
  A) If you're consistent with taking your medication, you might not experience symptoms for several more years.
  B) This medication can cure Parkinson's disease, but this is not necessarily the case for everyone.
  C) The beneficial effects of this medication usually increase over time, so you may not get maximum relief for a few years.
  D) This medication helps significantly but the benefits tend to decrease over time.

Question 2

A 70-year-old woman is being treated at home for Parkinson's disease (PD), a health problem that she was diagnosed with 18 months ago.
 
  The nurse who is participating in the woman's care should be aware that her initial symptoms most likely consisted of:
  A) Increasing forgetfulness and confusion
  B) Tremors and muscle rigidity
  C) Visual disturbances and muscle weakness
  D) Fatigue and respiratory difficulties


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sultana.d

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


khang

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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