Carbidopa-levodopa is prescribed for a client with 4
Parkinson's disease, and the nurse monitors the client
for adverse effects of the medication. Which
sign/symptom indicates the client is experiencing an
adverse effects?
1. pruritus
2. tachycardia
3. hypertension
4. impaired voluntary movements
A client with Parkinson's disease is experiencing a 4
parkinsonian crisis. The nurse should immediately Parkinsonian crisis can occur with emotional trauma or sudden withdrawal of
place the client where? medications. The client exhibits severe tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia.
1.In a bed with padded side rails, with limb restraints The client also displays anxiety, is diaphoretic, and has tachycardia and
nearby hyperpnea (tachypnea). The client should be placed in a quiet, dim room,
2.In a room near the nurses' station that is near the and respiratory and cardiac support should be available.
code cart
3.In a high-Fowler's position, with a nasogastric tube
at the bedside
4.In a quiet, dim room with respiratory and cardiac
support available
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The healthcare provider is assessing a patient with a ABD
diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD). Which of the Rationale: Kyphosis is humpback due to the stooped posture, depression as
following findings would the healthcare provider this effects mood, slow rigid movements will be noted. Sleepiness is
anticipate? Select all that apply. common not insomnia, bulging eyes is common in thyroid disorders and
A. Kyphosis aphasia is common in stroke.
B. Depression
C. insomnia
D. Bradykinesia
E. Exophthalamos
F. Receptive aphasia
A nurse is assessing a client who has a score of 6 on 1
the Glasgow Coma Scale. The nurse should expect A client who has a score of 6 on the Glasgow Coma Scale is in a comatose
which of the following outcomes based on this score? state and will require total nursing care.
1 The client needs total nursing care
2 The client is alert and oriented
3 The client is in a deep coma
4 Indicates stable neurologic status
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A nurse is assessing a client who has a suspected "Have you had a recent influenza infection?"
diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Which of The nurse should ask the client about a recent Haemophilus influenzae
the following questions should the nurse ask the infection. The cause of GBS is unknown, but it usually follows a viral infection.
client?
"Do have a history of chronic alcohol abuse?"
"Have you had a recent influenza infection?"
"Have traveled overseas recently?"
"Are you taking a multivitamin?"
A nurse is assessing a client who has Parkinson's 3
disease. Which of the following manifestations should
the nurse expect?
1 Pruritus
2 Hypertension
3 Bradykinesia
4 Xerostomia