A patient’s family member scolds them about how much salt th…
A patient’s family member scolds them about how much salt they are putting on their food. They tell the nurse they have noticed the patient has been adding to salt to everything the last few days. The nurse knows this is a sign of which endocrine condition?
Read DetailsA patient with Parkinson’s disease has decreased tongue mobi…
A patient with Parkinson’s disease has decreased tongue mobility and difficulty moving his facial muscles. For each nursing intervention below, determine if it is either indicated (appropriate or necessary), non-essential (makes no difference), or contraindicated (could be harmful).
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A 62 year old female diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease mentions to the nurse that her movement was once well controlled with Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa). However, she is experiencing her movement “freezing” more frequently. What is the patient most likely experiencing?
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