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All of the following are true except: a. men are more likely to get Parkinson's Disease b. usually diagnoses diagnosed after the 5th decade of life c. usually diagnosed after the 3rd decade of life d. usually diagnosed before the 7th decade of life - ANS c. A patient has been struggling with joint pain and muscle spasms. What nursing interventions should the nurse implement to help the patient feel some sort of relief? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY): a. administer medications b. give them a warm bath c. offer to play relaxing music for them d. give them a massage e. perform ROM exercises - ANS a,b,c A patient with Parkinson's disease has just start to take Levodopa. It is important for the nurse to teach the patient that his medication...: a. Teach the patient that this medication can cause Glaucoma. b. Teach the patient to avoid food that is high in Vitamin B6. c. Teach the patient that this medication can cause anuria. d. Tell the patient that this is the only medication that helps treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. - ANS b There are three clinical manifestations make up the Triad of Parkinson's. Which three clinical manifestations are included in this Triad? (Select all that apply): a. tremors b. bradykinesia c. muscle weakness d. poor balance e. muscle rigidity - ANS a,b,e There are many aging theories that could possibly be associated with Parkinson's Disease. Which theory is best applied?: a. genetic theory b. activity theory c. continuity theory d. wear and tear theory - ANS d There many treatment options that can be used to help manage the symptoms of Parkinson's. All of the following are commonly used except...: a. nutritional therapy b. physical/occupational therapy c. radiation therapy d. surgical intervention - ANS c Which of the following are nursing considerations for spinal stenosis? SATA: a. ice pack after exercise b. heat after exercise c. massage d. medication for pain e. repositioning the patient - ANS all What is the first thing a nurse would do for a patient with spinal stenosis?: a. Assess the patient b. Call the doctor and prepare for surgery c. Educate the patient on the importance of therapy d. Give the patient pain medication - ANS a What manifestations would be present in severe spinal stenosis? SATA: a. loss of bowel and bladder function b. pain c. weakness or loss of feelings in one or both legs d. high temperature e. severe bleeding - ANS a,b,c You have 4 patients who require attention; Which one would you delegate to a patient care tech?: a. A 94-year old female who is 2-days post-op for a right hip arthroplasty complaining of pain in her right thigh b. Discharge teaching of a 75-year old male for spinal stenosis c. Administer routine medications to a 82-year old patient e. A 68-year old patient female with a new colles fracture from falling, who needs to use the restroom - ANS d With the same patients as above, which one would you prioritize?: a. A 94-year old female who is 2-days post-op for a right hip arthroplasty complaining of pain in her right thigh b. Discharge teaching of a 75-year old male for spinal stenosis c. Administer routine medications to a 82-year old patient d. A 68-year old patient female with a new colles fracture from falling, who needs to use the restroom - ANS a What is not a manifestation of a hip fracture? a. pain b. comfortable bearing weight c. abnormal placement of the hip d. bruising - ANS b