The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with PD

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with PD.Which tool should the nurse use to gather information from the patient's perspective?

• A) The Geriatric Depression Tool
• B) The Sickness Impact Profile (SIP)
• C) The Mini-Mental State Examination-2nd edition (MMSE-2)
• D) The Montreal Cognitive Assessment Tool

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Definitions:

Sociology and Anthropology

Interdisciplinary fields that study the development, structure, and functioning of human society and the cultural and social aspects of human life.

Idealized Self-image

is a mental picture of how one would like to be, often unrealistic and influenced by personal aspirations and societal expectations.

Neurotic Trends

Patterns of behavior or thought that are characteristic of neurosis, often manifesting as anxiety, depression, or other forms of distress.

Compliant Personality

A personality trait characterized by a predisposition to agree with others and follow rules or instructions with little resistance.