NURS 372- test 2 Questions With Complete Solutions

The nurse instructs an older patient with Parkinsons disease about carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective? 1. I will take the medication with my meals. 2. I will sit up on the side of the bed before standing. 3. This medication will cure my Parkinsons disease in time. 4. This medication will not affect my blood pressure medications. correct answer: 2. I will sit up on the side of the bed before standing. The nurse suspects that an older patient is experiencing Parkinsons disease. What did the nurse observe in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Chorea 2. Tremor 3. Apraxia 4. Agnosia 5. Dystonia correct answer: 1. Chorea 2. Tremor 5. Dystonia The nurse is preparing an educational session on stroke prevention for a group of senior citizens. What information would be important for the nurse to provide to these participants? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Stop smoking. 2. Limit exercise to once a week. 3. Maintain a healthy body weight. 4. Follow a low-sodium diet as prescribed. 5. Take blood pressure medication as prescribed. correct answer: 1. Stop smoking. 3. Maintain a healthy body weight. 4. Follow a low-sodium diet as prescribed. 5. Take blood pressure medication as prescribed.