During a health history the nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for developing secondary Parkinson disease because of which information?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. The client has a history of concussions.
2. The client was treated for meningitis while in college.
3. The client worked as a crop duster after the war.
4. The client waited tables at a local restaurant.
5. The client scuba dives during vacations.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Head trauma is a cause of secondary Parkinson disease.
Rationale 2: Brain infections are a cause of secondary Parkinson disease.
Rationale 3: Exposure to neurotoxins is a cause of secondary Parkinson disease.
Rationale 4: Working as a waiter is not a known cause of secondary Parkinson disease.
Rationale 5: Scuba diving is not a known cause of secondary Parkinson disease.
Global Rationale: Head trauma, brain infections, and exposure to neurotoxins are all causes of secondary Parkinson disease. Working as a waiter and scuba diving are not known causes for secondary Parkinson disease.
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