The nurse plans care for a patient with Parkinson's disease. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
1. Monitor the patient for the ability to chew and swallow.
2. Check peripheral circulation for thrombophlebitis.
3. Monitor the patient for psychotic symptoms.
4. Limit exercise to decrease the possibility of fractures.
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Rationale 1: In Parkinson's disease, muscle function is lost, and the patient's ability to chew and swallow to prevent aspiration becomes a safety issue.
Rationale 2: Thrombophlebitis is not related to Parkinson's disease.
Rationale 3: Psychosis is possible; however, this is not the primary concern.
Rationale 4: Activity is important to maintain as much muscle tone as possible and should not be limited.
Global Rationale: In Parkinson's disease, muscle function is lost, and the patient's ability to chew and swallow to prevent aspiration becomes a safety issue. Psychosis is possible; however, this is not the primary concern. Activity is important to maintain as much muscle tone as possible and should not be limited. Thrombophlebitis is not related to Parkinson's disease.
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