After teaching the family of a client with Parkinson's disease about possible adverse reactions, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the family states they will withhold the drug if the client experiences which of the following?

Question

Select all that apply.

A) Facial grimacing
B) Exaggerated chewing motions
C) Protruding tongue
D) Constipation
E) Lack of appetite

Answer 1

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
The nurse should teach the client and family how to describe movements and to be alert for those such as facial grimacing, protruding tongue, exaggerated chewing motions and head movements, and jerking movements of the arms and legs. If these occur, the client should not take the next drug dose and should notify the primary health care provider immediately.