The nurse and the student are caring for a patient with Parkinson’s disease. The nurse writes a goal in the plan of care that states “to maintain optimal body function.” The student asks the nurse what this means. What is the nurses best response?

A nurse teaches a patient who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which statements related to nutrition would the nurse include in this patient’s teaching? Select all that apply. 

A home health nurse evaluates a patient who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which assessments would the nurse include in this patient’s evaluation?  Select all that apply. 

A nurse assesses several patients who have a history of asthma. Which patient would the nurse assess first?

A nurse cares for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient states that he no longer enjoys going out with his friends. How would the nurse respond?

Which of the following diseases are hereditary, resulting in muscle weakness and wasting, and is treated with Tetrabenazine (Xenazine) to suppress the chorea?

A nurse assesses a client who has Parkinson’s disease. Which manifestations would the nurse recognize as a key feature of this disease? Select all that apply. 

A patient who is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) states, “I can’t tie my shoelaces anymore.” The healthcare provider recognizes that this patient’s problem is due to a deficiency in which of these neurotransmitters?

The healthcare provider is assessing a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Which of the following assessments will the healthcare provider anticipate?

A nurse assesses a patient with a neurologic disorder. Which assessment finding would the nurse identify as a late manifestation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?