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What should the nurse focus on when gathering information about a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
What should the nurse focus on when gathering information about a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
- The patient's family history of neurological disorders
- The patient's dietary habits
- The patient's preferred leisure activities
- The effect of the disease on the patient's ADLs and functional abilities (correct)
Why should the nurse observe the patient throughout the day?
Why should the nurse observe the patient throughout the day?
- To record the patient's dietary intake
- To track the patient's sleep patterns
- To assess functional changes and responses to medication (correct)
- To monitor the patient's social interactions
Why is conducting a fall risk assessment important for patients with Parkinson's Disease?
Why is conducting a fall risk assessment important for patients with Parkinson's Disease?
- PD symptoms and medication side effects put patients at high risk for falls (correct)
- Patients with PD often have a fear of falling
- Patients with PD are more cautious about their movements
- Patients with PD have a higher pain threshold
What specific symptoms should the nurse observe in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
What specific symptoms should the nurse observe in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
Which type of exercises are recommended for maintaining joint mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease?
Which type of exercises are recommended for maintaining joint mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is the purpose of postural exercises for patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is the purpose of postural exercises for patients with Parkinson's disease?
What can help relax muscles and relieve painful spasms in patients with Parkinson's disease?
What can help relax muscles and relieve painful spasms in patients with Parkinson's disease?
Why are special walking techniques necessary for patients with Parkinson's disease?
Why are special walking techniques necessary for patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is recommended to compensate for functional disability in self-care activities for patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is recommended to compensate for functional disability in self-care activities for patients with Parkinson's disease?
Why may patients with Parkinson's disease have difficulty maintaining weight?
Why may patients with Parkinson's disease have difficulty maintaining weight?
What is important to help patients with Parkinson's disease manage speech disorders?
What is important to help patients with Parkinson's disease manage speech disorders?
Why should patients with Parkinson's disease be encouraged to actively participate in social and recreational events?
Why should patients with Parkinson's disease be encouraged to actively participate in social and recreational events?
What is crucial for improving coping abilities and promoting a positive self-concept in patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is crucial for improving coping abilities and promoting a positive self-concept in patients with Parkinson's disease?
What do warm baths, massage, and passive/active exercises help with in patients with Parkinson's disease?
What do warm baths, massage, and passive/active exercises help with in patients with Parkinson's disease?
Why are environmental modifications and assistive devices recommended for patients with Parkinson's disease?
Why are environmental modifications and assistive devices recommended for patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is the purpose of recommended exercises for maintaining joint mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is the purpose of recommended exercises for maintaining joint mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease?
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Nursing Interventions for Patients with Parkinson's Disease
- Daily exercise program improves muscle strength, coordination, and dexterity, preventing muscle rigidity and contractures.
- Recommended exercises for maintaining joint mobility include walking, stationary biking, swimming, and gardening.
- Stretching and range-of-motion exercises promote joint flexibility.
- Postural exercises are important to counter the tendency of the head and neck to be drawn forward and down.
- Physical therapists can help develop individualized exercise programs and provide safe exercise instruction.
- Warm baths, massage, and passive/active exercises help relax muscles and relieve painful spasms.
- Special walking techniques are necessary to offset the shuffling gait and leaning forward.
- Environmental modifications and assistive devices are recommended to compensate for functional disability in self-care activities.
- Patients may have difficulty maintaining weight due to slow eating process, dry mouth, and difficulty swallowing.
- Speech disorders are common in patients with Parkinson's disease, requiring conscious effort to speak slowly and clearly.
- Patients should be encouraged to actively participate in social and recreational events to avoid social and emotional withdrawal.
- Encouraging patients to set achievable goals and maintain independence is crucial for improving coping abilities and promoting a positive self-concept.
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