Which of the following is not true of Parkinson's disease?
a. It most commonly affects women
b. It usually appears between 60 and 80 years of age
c. The primary treatment is medication
d. It is characterized as a progressive disease with slow movement, rigidity, unstable posture, and tremors at rest
A
Parkinson's disease is mostly found in men. Responses B, C, and D are true.
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The nurse working in an outpatient obstetric clinic assesses four primigravida clients. Which client findings would the nurse tell the physician about?
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The client asks the nurse how local anesthetics work. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. They numb the skin. 2. They block calcium channels. 3. They block sodium channels. 4. They increase sensation.