A client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is being admitted with a fever and patchy infiltrates in the lung fields on the chest x-ray.  The wife asks what caused this since the are careful not to get around anyone sick.  How would the nurse respond?

The client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is being discharged on carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet).  Which statement is the scientific rationale for combinin these medications?

The client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is being discharged.  Which statement made by the significant other indicates an understnading of the discharge instructions?

The wound care nurse documented a client’s pressure ulcers on admission as 3.3 cm X 4.0 cm stage II on the coccyx.  Which information would alert the nurse that the client’s pressure ulcer is getting worse?

The school nurse is caring for a child in the third grade with spastic cerebral palsy, demonstrating hypertonia, tense muscles, hip flexion, toe walking, and scissor gait.  What strategies does the nurse communicate to the classroom teacher to address safety of the child?

The client is being evaluated for osteoporosis.  Which diagnostic test is the most accurate for the diagnosis of osteoporosis?

The female client, diagnosed with osteoporosis, tells the nurse that she plans to perform swim aerobics for 30 minutes every day.  Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse?

Which part of a lower extremity prosthesis must be custom-made to ensure a comfortable and secure fit?

Orthotics replace a body part, while prosthetics provide support and protection to a body part.

Which of the following is an instrumental activity of daily living (IADL)?