A client with memory loss and difficulty completing routine tasks ...

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A client with memory loss and difficulty completing routine tasks questions if these symptoms are related to Alzheimer disease. For what additional symptoms will the nurse assess to determine if the client is experiencing Alzheimer disease?
 
  1. Muscle weakness and vision changes
  2. Tremors, muscle rigidity, and abnormal gait
  3. Confusion and difficulty with communication
  4. Involuntary muscle spasms and confusion

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that a client is experiencing symptoms of Parkinson disease. Which assessment findings would indicate the client might have idiopathic or primary Parkinson disease?
 
  1. Tremors and bradykinesia
  2. Ocular diplopia and ptosis
  3. Progression and severity of fatigue
  4. Spasticity and paresis

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: These are not symptoms of Alzheimer disease.
Rationale 2: These are not symptoms of Alzheimer disease.
Rationale 3: Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, confusion, and inability to think or communicate effectively.
Rationale 4: These are not symptoms of Alzheimer disease.
Global Rationale: Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, confusion, and inability to think or communicate effectively. The other answer options are not symptoms of Alzheimer disease.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Tremors and bradykinesia are present with idiopathic or primary Parkinson disease.
Rationale 2: Ocular diplopia and ptosis are not neurologic findings associated with Parkinson disease.
Rationale 3: Progression and severity of fatigue are not neurologic signs specific to Parkinson disease.
Rationale 4: Spasticity and paresis are not associated with Parkinson disease.
Global Rationale: Tremors and bradykinesia are present with idiopathic or primary Parkinson disease. Ocular diplopia, ptosis, and the progression and severity of fatigue are not neurologic findings associated with Parkinson disease. Spasticity and paresis are not associated with Parkinson disease.

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