Author Question: During a health assessment interview, the nurse notices the patient has a fine tremor in the right ... (Read 104 times)

arivle123 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

During a health assessment interview, the nurse notices the patient has a fine tremor in the right hand and arm. The patient says, They tell me this is a primary essential tremor. What does that mean? What is the best response by the nurse?

1. Essential tremor occurs 5 to 10 years before the onset of Parkinson disease.
2. When essential tremor is a primary disorder, it is usually inherited.
3. Essential tremor is very rare. It affects only about 100,000 people.
4. People with essential tremor often go on to develop cardiovascular disease.

Question 2

The meal tray for a patient with damage to the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) has been delivered. What action should the nurse take first?

1. tell the patient what food is on the tray
2. assess the patient's ability to swallow
3. speak loudly and make eye contact with the patient
4. assist the patient in identifying where items are on the tray

l.stuut · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Essential tremor, as a primary disorder, is usually inherited. It does not herald Parkinson disease or cardiovascular disease. It affects as many as 3 to 4 million people.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
The gag reflex and swallowing are controlled by CN IX. Auditory function is controlled by the acoustic nerve (CN VIII), and vision by the optic nerve (CNII). Additionally, assessment is the first nursing action.