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SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is determining if a client is experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer disease or Huntington chorea. Which assessment finding would indicate the client might have Huntington chorea rather than Alzheimer disease?

1. Confusion
2. Difficulty completing tasks
3. Involuntary muscle spasm
4. Memory loss

Question 2

Which assessment finding would indicate to the nurse that a client might have secondary Parkinson disease?

1. Confusion and difficulty performing activities of daily living
2. Nonintentional tremor and history of a brain injury
3. Progressive memory loss and history of fatigue
4. Involuntary muscle spasm and history of a motor vehicle accident

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, confusion, and inability to think or communicate effectively.
Rationale 2: Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, confusion, and inability to think or communicate effectively.
Rationale 3: Huntington chorea is a disorder characterized by involuntary muscle spasms and rigidity plus progressive dementia.
Rationale 4: Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, confusion, and inability to think or communicate effectively.
Global Rationale: Huntington chorea is a disorder characterized by involuntary muscle spasms and rigidity plus progressive dementia. Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, confusion, and inability to think or communicate effectively.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Confusion and difficulty in performing activities of daily living are not associated with Parkinson disease.
Rationale 2: History of a brain injury and nonintentional tremor are classic signs associated with secondary Parkinson disease.
Rationale 3: Progressive memory loss and history of fatigue are not associated with Parkinson disease.
Rationale 4: While history of a motor vehicle accident might be associated with secondary Parkinson disease, involuntary muscle spasm is not.
Global Rationale: History of a brain injury and nonintentional tremor are classic signs associated with secondary Parkinson disease. Confusion, difficulty in performing activities of daily living, progressive memory loss, a history of fatigue, and a history of motor vehicle accidents are not associated with Parkinson disease.