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
Health care - patient-centered
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
It is important to act concerned when a patient is upset.
Common Health Problems Requiring Rehabilitation
Patient Physical Status Classification