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Sportsfan2111

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Patients with Parkinson's disease frequently have a shuffling gait and use assistive devices for ambulation. These individuals have a high fall risk because of
 
  a. Their gait and balance
  b. Ability to use their walker and mental status
  c. Posture and mental status
  d. Posture and ability to use their walker

Question 2

What aspects of the environment in a hospital room would most likely allow for smooth transitioning?
 
  a. Cheerfulness and relaxation
  b. Clean and colorful
  c. Restrictive and demanding
  d. Warm and dark


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mirabriestensky

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

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Shuffling gait, caused by the inability to lift the foot totally off the floor for each step, and lack of balance place these patients at a high risk for falls. Although posture may be stooped and mental status may be cloudy (response C), these would not affect the fall risk. Ability to use a walker may affect fall risk, but it would decrease it.

Answer to Question 2

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Environments that are cheerful, relaxed, nurturing, and respectful allow for proper healing. Response B can play a role in healing but is not as important as ensuring happiness and relaxation. Responses C and D are inappropriate and may hinder transitioning.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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