After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which of the following responses made to the nurse by the client would indicate a basic understanding of Parkinson's disease?
a. "I have too much dopamine in my brain."
b. "I need to increase the amount of calcium in my diet."
c. "I don't have enough levodopa in my brain."
d. "I have too much acetylcholine in my brain."
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: There is too little dopamine in Parkinson's disease.
B Incorrect: Calcium is not deficient in Parkinson's disease.
C Incorrect: Levodopa is a drug to treat Parkinson's disease.
D Correct: This response indicates client understanding of the disease.
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