NU272 HESI Case Study: Parkinson Disease
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Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct
Meet the client A client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 4 years ago. He has been
married and has 2 grown children who live out of state, and one who lives close by.
Until recently, the client and his wife had been active in the community. They attended
church, played bridge, and enjoyed being with each other. The client had been able to
care for himself independently since his diagnosis, but he is now requiring more
assistance with activities of daily living and does not want to participate in any usual
activities.
Legal Issues - correct answer The client shares with the home health nurse that he
fears he may become unable to make decisions for himself. He states that he wants
his wife to be able to make decisions for him. He is worried that his children will try to
,decide what is best for him and states that he does not want them making any
decisions about his health care.
Which action should the nurse implement? - correct answer Provide the client with
information about a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
- This document is used for listing the person(s) to make health care decisions should
a patient become unable to make informed decisions for self.
What should the home health nurse do with the forms? - correct answer Make a copy
to scan in the client's medical record.
- A copy in the medical record is the best way for all healthcare providers to be aware
of the wishes of the client. It is also makes it easy for the document to be reviewed
with the client by all healthcare providers.
, The forms are placed in a desk drawer at the client's home. Copies are sent to the
client's children, healthcare provider, and to the local medical center to be placed in
the client's records.
Previous Section - correct answer -
Physiological Needs - correct answer The home health nurse visits the client's home
weekly. One week after the initial visit, the client shares with the nurse that he has not
had a bowel movement in 3 days.
Which independent nursing action should be implemented first? - correct answer
Assess the client's bowel sounds and check his abdomen for distention.
- The nurse should assess the client prior to taking any further action.
The client's wife shares with the home health nurse that she doesn't understand why
the client is getting constipated when he doesn't eat very much. She tells the nurse
(Latest Update ) Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct
Meet the client A client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 4 years ago. He has been
married and has 2 grown children who live out of state, and one who lives close by.
Until recently, the client and his wife had been active in the community. They attended
church, played bridge, and enjoyed being with each other. The client had been able to
care for himself independently since his diagnosis, but he is now requiring more
assistance with activities of daily living and does not want to participate in any usual
activities.
Legal Issues - correct answer The client shares with the home health nurse that he
fears he may become unable to make decisions for himself. He states that he wants
his wife to be able to make decisions for him. He is worried that his children will try to
,decide what is best for him and states that he does not want them making any
decisions about his health care.
Which action should the nurse implement? - correct answer Provide the client with
information about a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
- This document is used for listing the person(s) to make health care decisions should
a patient become unable to make informed decisions for self.
What should the home health nurse do with the forms? - correct answer Make a copy
to scan in the client's medical record.
- A copy in the medical record is the best way for all healthcare providers to be aware
of the wishes of the client. It is also makes it easy for the document to be reviewed
with the client by all healthcare providers.
, The forms are placed in a desk drawer at the client's home. Copies are sent to the
client's children, healthcare provider, and to the local medical center to be placed in
the client's records.
Previous Section - correct answer -
Physiological Needs - correct answer The home health nurse visits the client's home
weekly. One week after the initial visit, the client shares with the nurse that he has not
had a bowel movement in 3 days.
Which independent nursing action should be implemented first? - correct answer
Assess the client's bowel sounds and check his abdomen for distention.
- The nurse should assess the client prior to taking any further action.
The client's wife shares with the home health nurse that she doesn't understand why
the client is getting constipated when he doesn't eat very much. She tells the nurse
