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strangeaffliction

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A middle-aged patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What influences the nurse practitioner's decision to begin pharmacological treatment for this patient?
 
  A. Intentional tremors
  B. Gait instability requiring use of a cane
  C. Symptoms interfering with functional ability
  D. Medications initiated at first sign of unilateral involvement

Question 2

When assessing an elderly client who reports a tremor, which assessment findings would be most reliable in identifying Parkinson's disease?
 
  A. Any presence of tremor
  B. Symptoms of slowed movement, unstable angina, and tremor
  C. Resting tremor, slow unsteady gait, and cogwheel resistance
  D. Cogwheel rigidity, bradykinesia, and amnesia


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Pariscourtney

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


strangeaffliction

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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