The nurse assesses a client with Parkinson's disease. Which of the following symptoms are unexpected, requiring immediate follow-up?
A) Drooling
B) Hallucinations
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Tremors
C
Feedback:
Hypoglycemia is not an expected symptom from either Parkinson's disease or its treatment, and it would require immediate attention. The other symptoms relate to either Parkinson's disease or its treatment and no immediate follow-up is necessary.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is teaching a 45-year-old woman about her fibrocystic breast condition. Which statement by the client indicates a lack of understanding?
a. "This condition will become malignant over time." b. "I should refrain from using hormone replacement therapy." c. "One cup of coffee in the morning should be enough for me." d. "This condition makes it more difficult to examine my breasts."
The examination of a patient reveals a positive Rovsing's sign, which is abdominal pain felt in the right lower quadrant as you pressed deeply and evenly for 5 seconds
a. in her left lower quadrant (LLQ). c. directly over her ileocecal valve. b. in her right lower quadrant (RLQ). d. in her umbilical area.
Your 16-year-old client is in for an annual physical. During your assessment, he admits to using recreational street drugs at "parties." How should you respond to this admission?
1. Ask nonjudgmental questions about his drug use. 2. Offer to help him find rehabilitation. 3. Call his parents. 4. Pretend he never made the statement.
MC The community has a population of approximately 15,000 residents. According to the United States Census Bureau, this community is considered
A. Urban. B. Nonmetropolitan. C. Rural. D. Metropolitan.