When caring for the client with Parkinson's disease, the nurse's assessment of the client is influenced by an understanding that these clients:
a. frequently demonstrate noncompliance with drug therapy.
b. frequently demonstrate psychiatric health problems.
c. often have a family history of cognitive impairment.
d. usually develop additional health problems.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: There is no scientific evidence that this statement is true.
B Incorrect: Psychiatric symptoms may be adverse effects of drug therapy, but are not associated with the disease.
C Incorrect: There is no scientific evidence that this statement is true.
D Correct: Some of the health problems are disease-related, some drug therapy-related.
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