A Nurse Provides Teaching for a Patient Who Is Newly

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse provides teaching for a patient who is newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the drug therapy for this disease?

• A) "A levodopa/carbidopa combination is used to improve motor function."
• B) "There are several drugs available to treat dyskinesias."
• C) "When 'off' times occur, I may need to increase my dose of levodopa."
• D) "With adequate drug therapy, the disease progression may be slowed."

Grasp the significance of culture-bound syndromes and their relationship to ethnic identity.

Acknowledge the genetic and environmental influences on personality.

Understand the cultural variance in attitudes towards gender and child rearing practices.

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Definitions:

Gene Mutations

Alterations in the DNA sequence of a gene, which can lead to changes in the protein product and potentially affect the individual's trait or health.

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Species Decline

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Ecological Restoration

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