Exam 24: Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Diseases

The nurse is planning care for a patient with Parkinson disease.Which problem statement/nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the patient experiencing bradykinesia?

Which problem statement/nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a person with Parkinson disease?

The nurse is preparing a care plan for a person with late-stage Parkinson disease.The nurse should plan interventions to address which problem(s)?

Which type of multiple sclerosis (MS)is the most common?

The test for the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis in which muscle strength is increased within 1 minute of the injection is the __________ test.

The nurse is explaining Parkinson disease to the student nurse.Which statement indicates that the student nurse correctly understands the pathophysiology of the disease?

The home health nurse is caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS)who complains of severe fatigue.What activity should the nurse suggest to diminish the effects of fatigue?