NUR 317 Med Surg Final Exam ATI Questions and Answers(Latest Update 2021 Graded A+)

A nurse is caring for a client who displays signs of stage III Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. Recommend a community support group. B. Integrate a daily exercise routine. C. Provide a walker for ambulation. D. Perform ADLs for the client. 2. A nurse is developing a plan of care for the nutritional needs of a client who has stage IV Parkinson’s disease. Which actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.) A. Provide three large balanced meals daily. B. Record diet and fluid intake daily. C. Document weight every other week. D. Place the client in Fowler’s position to eat. E. Offer nutritional supplements between meals. 3. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Parkinson’s disease and has a new prescription for bromocriptine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Rise slowly when standing. B. Expect urine to become dark-colored. C. Avoid foods containing tyramine. D. Report any skin discoloration. 4. A nurse is assessing a client for manifestations of Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following are expected findings? (Select all that apply.) A. Decreased vision B. Pill-rolling tremor of the fingers C. Shuffling gait D. Drooling E. Bilateral ankle edema F. Lack of facial expression 5. A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson’s disease and is starting to display bradykinesia. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse? A. Teach the client to walk more quickly when ambulating. B. Complete passive range-of-motion exercises daily. C. Place the client on a low-protein, low-calorie diet. D. Give the client extra time to perform activities.