Author Question: A 79-year-old male patient has a number of health problems, including Parkinson's disease. Which of ... (Read 116 times)

penza · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A 79-year-old male patient has a number of health problems, including Parkinson's disease. Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse attribute to the client's diagnosis of Parkinson's disease? (Select all that apply.)

A) The patient's vision is gradually deteriorating.
B) The patient experiences frequent, severe headaches.
C) The patient moves slowly and has poor balance.
D) The client shuffles when walking.
E) The patient's face is less expressive than when healthy.
F) The patient is emotionally unstable.

Question 2

During a health promotion class, a group of older adults ask the nurse to teach them measures that they can take to foster neurologic health. What should the nurse tell the group?

A) Neurological illnesses are generally the result of factors beyond your control..
B) Quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy body weight can cut your risk of neurological diseases..
C) The best protective measure for your neurological health is to avoid environmental toxins and eat a healthy diet..
D) The more mentally active you stay by continually reading and learning, the less your chance of developing neurological disease..

JCABRERA33 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C, D, E, F
Feedback:
While visual disturbances and headaches are not closely associated with Parkinson's disease, the other cited signs and symptoms are associated with it.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Many, but not all, neurologic illnesses exist for reasons beyond an individual's control. Smoking cessation and preventing obesity have been shown to have a preventative effect. Avoidance of toxins and maintaining mental activity are less significant preventative measures.