Which assessment finding would indicate to the nurse that a client might have secondary Parkinson disease?
1. Confusion and difficulty performing activities of daily living
2. Nonintentional tremor and history of a brain injury
3. Progressive memory loss and history of fatigue
4. Involuntary muscle spasm and history of a motor vehicle accident
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Confusion and difficulty in performing activities of daily living are not associated with Parkinson disease.
Rationale 2: History of a brain injury and nonintentional tremor are classic signs associated with secondary Parkinson disease.
Rationale 3: Progressive memory loss and history of fatigue are not associated with Parkinson disease.
Rationale 4: While history of a motor vehicle accident might be associated with secondary Parkinson disease, involuntary muscle spasm is not.
Global Rationale: History of a brain injury and nonintentional tremor are classic signs associated with secondary Parkinson disease. Confusion, difficulty in performing activities of daily living, progressive memory loss, a history of fatigue, and a history of motor vehicle accidents are not associated with Parkinson disease.
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