The nurse working with clients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease ...

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The nurse working with clients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease should:
 
  a. instruct clients to eat foods high in B-complex vitamins.
  b. encourage clients to provide as much self-care as possible.
  c. encourage clients to remain active.
  d. instruct clients to drink at least eight glasses of water a day.

Question 2

Many clients with Parkinson's disease experience negative feelings about how they appear, because of the manifestations of this disease. An appropriate goal for these clients would be:
 
  a. Client will experience decreasing tremors and spasms.
  b. Client will verbalize positive feelings about body image.
  c. Client will verbalize understanding of disease process and treatment plan.
  d. Client will maintain weight within defined limits.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D

Feedback
Correct b., c., and d. are appropriate actions of the nurse.
Incorrect a. Because pyridoxine facilitates the breakdown of levodopa, this is not a routine nursing instruction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Although a possible goal for this problem, it is not the best goal.
B Correct: The manifestations frequently cause a disturbed body image and this is the best goal for this problem.
C Incorrect: This goal addresses Deficient knowledge.
D Incorrect: This goal addresses Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements.

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