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hubes95

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The most common adverse effects experienced by clients taking levodopa include:
 
  a. nausea, vomiting, orthostatic hypotension.
  b. facial droop, drooling, psychiatric disturbances.
  c. shuffling gait, muscle rigidity, anxiety.
  d. lack of coordination, disturbed equilibrium, hypertension.

Question 2

When developing a care plan for a client with Parkinson's disease, the nurse would identify which of the following nursing diagnoses as the highest priority:
 
  a. Altered nutrition, more than body requirements related to increased appetite.
  b. Deficient knowledge related to disease process and treatment regime.
  c. Impaired physical mobility related to hand tremors.
  d. Risk for injury, falls related to lack of coordination in movements.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: These are the most common adverse effects.
B Incorrect: These are not adverse effects of levodopa.
C Incorrect: These are manifestations of Parkinson's.
D Incorrect: These are not adverse effects of levodopa.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing diagnosis for most clients with Parkinson's.
B Incorrect: Although appropriate, it is not the priority nursing diagnosis.
C Incorrect: Although appropriate, it is not the priority nursing diagnosis.
D Correct: This is the priority nursing diagnosis, because it involves client safety.




hubes95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help


nathang24

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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