Author Question: The nurse is explaining to a patient with Parkinson's disease the steps in which the ... (Read 42 times)

melly21297 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is explaining to a patient with Parkinson's disease the steps in which the neurotransmitter dopamine functions to impact motor movement. In which order will the nurse explain these steps?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A patient with Parkinson's disease is experiencing an increase in bradykinesia. What will the patient demonstrate with this manifestation?

1. Slow speech
2. Difficulty chewing
3. Shuffling the feet when walking
4. Stooped posture
5. Lack of facial expression

bigsis44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer:
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Slow speech is a manifestation of bradykinesia.
Rationale 2: Difficulty chewing is a manifestation of bradykinesia.
Rationale 3: Shuffling the feet when walking is a manifestation of bradykinesia.
Rationale 4: Stooped posture is not a manifestation of bradykinesia.
Rationale 5: Lack of facial expression is not a manifestation of bradykinesia.