When Interviewing a Patient Suspected of Exhibiting Signs of Parkinson's

question 23

Multiple Choice

When interviewing a patient suspected of exhibiting signs of Parkinson's disease, the nurse shows an understanding of the disease's etiology by asking which question?

• A) "Is it painful to flex your chin to your chest?"
• B) "Do you recall if any of your relatives had difficulty holding on to things with their hands?"
• C) "Did your muscle weakness first occur in your arms or in your legs?"
• D) "Did I understand correctly that your memory problems started about 5 years ago?"

Understand Beck's cognitive theory of depression, including the role of negative thoughts.

Comprehend the concept of learned helplessness in depression according to Seligman.

Distinguish between different theoretical perspectives on the causes and maintenance of depression.

Discuss the role of negative parent-child interactions in the context of depression.

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