A Patient with Parkinson Disease Would Be at Risk for Falling

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient with Parkinson disease would be at risk for falling as a result of:

• A) Quick movements
• B) Unsteady, shuffling gait
• C) Hemiparesis
• D) Frequent loss of consciousness

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Definitions:

Morals

Principles or habits with respect to right or wrong conduct, often influenced by cultural, religious, or personal beliefs.

Rule Deontology

An ethical theory that stresses the importance of following universal rules or duties in ethical decision-making, regardless of the consequences.

Utilitarianism

A moral philosophy that evaluates the morality of actions based on their outcomes, emphasizing the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Greatest Good

A principle, often associated with utilitarianism, that actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote the overall happiness or welfare of the greatest number of people.