The spouse of a client with Parkinson disease asks how taking medication will help with symptoms. What is the nurse's best response?

Question

1. "Medication will balance serotonin and acetylcholine in your spouse's brain."
2. "Medication will prevent muscle wasting in your spouse."
3. "Medication will boost your spouse's energy and appetite."
4. "The medication will facilitate your spouse's ability to walk, dress, and eat."

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The medications will not help to restore balance between serotonin and acetylcholine.
Rationale 2: Medications do not prevent muscle wasting.
Rationale 3: Medications do not boost energy or appetite.
Rationale 4: The goal of pharmacotherapy for Parkinson disease is to increase an individual's ability to perform activities of daily living, such as walking, dressing, eating, and bathing.
Global Rationale: The goal of pharmacotherapy for Parkinson disease is to increase an individual's ability to perform activities of daily living, such as walking, dressing, eating, and bathing. The medications will not help to restore balance between serotonin and acetylcholine; prevent muscle wasting; or boost energy or appetite.