Author Question: The nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. When will tremors be most ... (Read 101 times)

sc00by25 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. When will tremors be most pronounced?

a. When sleeping
b. When sitting quietly
c. When focusing intently
d. When reaching for something

Question 2

When interacting with patients, it is important for the nurse to recognize that defense mechanisms

a. keep id impulses from gaining control.
b. protect the ego from excessive anxiety.
c. access unconscious feelings and memories.
d. prevent conflict among the id, ego, and superego.

covalentbond · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The tremor of Parkinson's disease, a disease that affects the extrapyramidal system, is most pronounced when the patient is at rest. In Parkinson's disease, tremor is absent during sleep and diminished when concentrating or with intentional movement.

Answer to Question 2

B
Theorists widely accept the Freudian concept that ego defense mechanisms operate unconsciously to lower anxiety. The function of defense mechanisms is limited to anxiety control, so the other options are incorrect.