Author Question: During drug therapy for Parkinson's disease often the disease continues to progress, necessitating ... (Read 68 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

During drug therapy for Parkinson's disease often the disease continues to progress, necessitating adjustments in drugs used.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

When assessing a client's knowledge about Parkinson's disease, the nurse recognizes more teaching is needed when the client comments,

a. The main symptoms of the disease come from not having enough dopamine.
b. I inherited Parkinson's from my parents.
c. Having this disease means my lack of coordination may cause me to drop things.
d. Usually Parkinson's disease begins slowly with symptoms developing over a period of months to years.

sierrahalpin · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

T

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is a true statement and indicates client understanding.
B Correct: At the present time heredity is not considered a predisposing factor.
C Incorrect: This is a true statement and indicates client understanding.
D Incorrect: This is a true statement and indicates client understanding.