Author Question: A client with Parkinson's disease has difficulty moving the tongue and has slow, slurred speech. The ... (Read 22 times)

fagboi · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client with Parkinson's disease has difficulty moving the tongue and has slow, slurred speech. The nurse should use which of the following techniques when communicating with this client?

1. Speak very slowly and clearly.
2. Speak normally because the client's language comprehension is not affected.
3. Be sure to face the client at all times while speaking.
4. Try to over-enunciate words to set an example for the client.

Question 2

Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for reducing the risk of infections?

1. Assess vital signs only once daily
2. Raise the temperature in the client's room
3. Wash hands
4. Wear a mask for all client care

olderstudent · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

3. Wash hands

Rationale:
Washing hands is always the first and best way to stop the spread of microorganisms, which cause infections. Assessing vital signs is important but should be done more frequently than once daily. Wearing a mask for all clients is not practical and is unnecessary unless a microorganism is airborne and the client is in isolation. Raising the temperature in a client's room would contribute to the growth of microorganisms.