A Patient Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD) 11 Years Ago

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) 11 years ago is being cared for at home by the spouse. The nurse asks whether the family has considered arranging for in-home assistive care, based primarily on which knowledge?

• A) The patient may live for many more years.
• B) This type of assistive care is warranted because PD is both progressive and degenerative.
• C) It is becoming more difficult for the spouse to adequately meet the patient's physical needs.
• D) This type of assistance can help preserve the physical and emotional well-being of the patient's spouse.

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