A 63-year-old male patient has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The nurse is teaching the patient and his family about dietary practices related to Parkinson's disease. What risk is a priority for the nurse to address?
A) Fluid overload and drooling.
B) Aspiration and anorexia.
C) Choking and diarrhea.
D) Dysphagia and constipation.
Ans: D
Feedback: Eating problems associated with Parkinson's disease include aspiration, choking, constipation, and dysphagia. Option A is incorrect since fluid overload isn't specifically related to Parkinson's disease and, although drooling occurs with Parkinson's disease, it doesn't take priority. Anorexia (option B) and diarrhea (option C) aren't specifically associated with Parkinson's disease.
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