A client has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Based on this diagnosis, the nurse knows that there is lack of which neurotransmitter in the brain?
1. Norepinephrine
2. Sodium
3. Dopamine
4. Potassium
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: There is a lack of dopamine in the brain when a client has Parkinson's disease.
Rationale 2: There is a lack of dopamine in the brain when a client has Parkinson's disease.
Rationale 3: Parkinson's disease clients have a lack of dopamine in the brain.
Rationale 4: There is a lack of dopamine in the brain when a client has Parkinson's disease.
Global Rationale: Parkinson's disease clients have a lack of dopamine in the brain. This client does not lack norepinephrine, sodium, or potassium.
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