The nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease has prepared a plan of care that would include what goals?
A) Developing positive coping mechanisms
B) Controlling diarrhea
C) Decreasing hyperactivity
D) Alteration in nutrition
Ans: A
Feedback: The goals for the patient may include improving functional mobility, maintaining independence in ADLs, achieving adequate bowel elimination, attaining and maintaining acceptable nutritional status, achieving effective communication, and developing positive coping mechanisms. Option E is incorrect; it is a nursing diagnosis, not a goal. Parkinson's patients are constipated, so option B is incorrect. Mobility is a problem, not hyperactivity.
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