The nurse is teaching a client with Parkinson's disease about dietary considerations. The nurse understands that this client is at highest risk forA. constipation and drooling.B. drooling and a loss of appetite.C. loose stools and choking.D. dysphagia and aspiration.

A patient with Parkinson’s Disease has slow movements that affects their swallowing, facial expressions, and ability to coordinate movements. As the nurse you will document the patient has: aAkinesia b“Freeze up” tremors cBradykinesia dPill-rolling

The nurse is performing a follow-up assessment on a client who was prescribed carbidopa/levodopa. Which assessment finding would indicate a therapeutic finding from this medication?A. Decrease in tremorsB. Improvement in the excessive droolingC. Reduction in seizure activityD. Improvement in muscle spasticity

You’re providing free education to a local community group about the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Select ALL the signs and symptoms a patient could experience with this disease: aCoordination issues bFreezing of extremities cShuffling of gait dremors with purposeful movement

The nurse is assessing a client with a binge eating disorder. The nurse understands which other comorbidity is commonly found with this disorder?A. Disorganized behaviorB. DepressionC. Fear of abandonmentD. Perfectionism

The nurse is interviewing a client who is assessed to have poor muscle coordination, stooped posture, and slow movements. Which medication on the client's daily medication list would most likely cause these findings?A. HaloperidolB. NifedipineC. VenlafaxineD. Prazosin