Questions and Answers
Which symptom is the nurse NOT likely to assess in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
Rapid heart rate
What should the nurse assess for in relation to the patient's speech?
Quality of speech
Why is a fall risk assessment important for patients with Parkinson's Disease?
PD symptoms and medication side effects put patients at high risk for falls
What is a common motor symptom that the nurse should observe for in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
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What should the nurse assess for in relation to the patient's swallowing?
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Why should the nurse assess the patient for forward posture?
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What is a potential indicator of mental slowness in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
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Why should the nurse assess the patient for weakness?
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What is a potential indicator of rigidity in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
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Why should the nurse assess the patient for evidence of mental slowness?
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What should the nurse assess for in relation to the patient's facial expression?
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Why should the nurse assess the patient for tremors?
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Which type of exercise helps maintain joint mobility in Parkinson's Disease?
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What aids in muscle relaxation and relieving spasms in Parkinson's Disease?
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What is important for countering rigidity and shuffling gait in Parkinson's Disease?
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What is crucial for promoting self-care in Parkinson's Disease?
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What may patients with Parkinson's Disease require due to challenges in maintaining weight?
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What is common in Parkinson's Disease and requires conscious effort to speak slowly and clearly?
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Who can assist in designing exercises and improving communication for patients with speech disorders in Parkinson's Disease?
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What is essential to prevent withdrawal and feelings of embarrassment or loneliness in Parkinson's Disease?
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What should be encouraged to improve coping abilities and maintain a positive self-concept in Parkinson's Disease?
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What helps compensate for mobility issues in Parkinson's Disease?
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What improves muscle strength, coordination, and flexibility in Parkinson's Disease?
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What is important for preventing contractures and rigidity in Parkinson's Disease?
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Study Notes
Nursing Interventions for Parkinson's Disease
- Daily exercise program improves muscle strength, coordination, and flexibility, preventing contractures and rigidity
- Walking, stationary biking, swimming, and gardening help maintain joint mobility
- Postural exercises and special walking techniques are important for countering rigidity and shuffling gait
- Warm baths, massage, and breathing exercises aid in muscle relaxation and relieving spasms
- Support and education during activities of daily living are crucial for promoting self-care
- Adaptive devices and environmental modifications help compensate for mobility issues
- Patients may face challenges in maintaining weight and may require supplemental feedings or PEG tube
- Speech disorders are common, and patients require conscious effort to speak slowly and clearly
- Speech therapists can assist in designing exercises and improving communication
- Social and emotional support is essential to prevent withdrawal and feelings of embarrassment or loneliness
- Encouraging active participation in therapeutic and social activities is crucial
- Independence should be promoted to improve coping abilities and maintain a positive self-concept
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