A client is diagnosed with secondary Parkinson disease. What is associated with the development of this type of Parkinson disease?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Traumatic brain injury
2. Family history of the disorder
3. Brain tumor
4. Toxins
5. Encephalitis
Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Traumatic brain injury is a finding associated with development of secondary Parkinson disease.
Rationale 2: A family history of the disorder is not associated with development of secondary Parkinson disease.
Rationale 3: Brain tumor is a finding associated with development of secondary Parkinson disease.
Rationale 4: Exposure to toxins is a finding associated with development of secondary Parkinson disease.
Rationale 5: A brain infection is a finding associated with development of secondary Parkinson disease.
Global Rationale: Traumatic brain injury, a brain tumor, exposure to toxins, and a brain infection are all findings associated with development of secondary Parkinson disease. A family history of the disorder is not associated with development of secondary Parkinson disease.
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