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Which symptom is the nurse NOT likely to assess in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
Which symptom is the nurse NOT likely to assess in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
- Rapid heart rate (correct)
- Leg or arm stiffness
- Irregular jerking of arms or legs
- Excessive mouth watering
What should the nurse assess for in relation to the patient's speech?
What should the nurse assess for in relation to the patient's speech?
- Excessive mouth watering
- Rapid speech
- Quality of speech (correct)
- Loss of facial expression
Why is a fall risk assessment important for patients with Parkinson's Disease?
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 (correct)
- To determine if the patient has a fear of falling
- To identify any potential side effects of medications
- To assess the patient's risk of developing osteoporosis
What is a common motor symptom that the nurse should observe for in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
What is a common motor symptom that the nurse should observe for in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
What should the nurse assess for in relation to the patient's swallowing?
What should the nurse assess for in relation to the patient's swallowing?
Why should the nurse assess the patient for forward posture?
Why should the nurse assess the patient for forward posture?
What is a potential indicator of mental slowness in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
What is a potential indicator of mental slowness in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
Why should the nurse assess the patient for weakness?
Why should the nurse assess the patient for weakness?
What is a potential indicator of rigidity in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
What is a potential indicator of rigidity in a patient with Parkinson's Disease?
Why should the nurse assess the patient for evidence of mental slowness?
Why should the nurse assess the patient for evidence of mental slowness?
What should the nurse assess for in relation to the patient's facial expression?
What should the nurse assess for in relation to the patient's facial expression?
Why should the nurse assess the patient for tremors?
Why should the nurse assess the patient for tremors?
Which type of exercise helps maintain joint mobility in Parkinson's Disease?
Which type of exercise helps maintain joint mobility in Parkinson's Disease?
What aids in muscle relaxation and relieving spasms in Parkinson's Disease?
What aids in muscle relaxation and relieving spasms in Parkinson's Disease?
What is important for countering rigidity and shuffling gait in Parkinson's Disease?
What is important for countering rigidity and shuffling gait in Parkinson's Disease?
What is crucial for promoting self-care in Parkinson's Disease?
What is crucial for promoting self-care in Parkinson's Disease?
What may patients with Parkinson's Disease require due to challenges in maintaining weight?
What may patients with Parkinson's Disease require due to challenges in maintaining weight?
What is common in Parkinson's Disease and requires conscious effort to speak slowly and clearly?
What is common in Parkinson's Disease and requires conscious effort to speak slowly and clearly?
Who can assist in designing exercises and improving communication for patients with speech disorders in Parkinson's Disease?
Who can assist in designing exercises and improving communication for patients with speech disorders in Parkinson's Disease?
What is essential to prevent withdrawal and feelings of embarrassment or loneliness in Parkinson's Disease?
What is essential to prevent withdrawal and feelings of embarrassment or loneliness in Parkinson's Disease?
What should be encouraged to improve coping abilities and maintain a positive self-concept in Parkinson's Disease?
What should be encouraged to improve coping abilities and maintain a positive self-concept in Parkinson's Disease?
What helps compensate for mobility issues in Parkinson's Disease?
What helps compensate for mobility issues in Parkinson's Disease?
What improves muscle strength, coordination, and flexibility in Parkinson's Disease?
What improves muscle strength, coordination, and flexibility in Parkinson's Disease?
What is important for preventing contractures and rigidity in Parkinson's Disease?
What is important for preventing contractures and rigidity in Parkinson's Disease?
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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Test your knowledge of nursing interventions for Parkinson's disease with this quiz. Explore strategies for promoting mobility, managing muscle rigidity, supporting self-care, and addressing speech and emotional challenges in patients with Parkinson's disease.
