During a Health Assessment Interview, the Nurse Notices the Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

During a health assessment interview, the nurse notices the patient has a fine tremor in the right hand and arm. The patient says, "They tell me this is a primary essential tremor. What does that mean?" What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "Essential tremor occurs 5 to 10 years before the onset of Parkinson disease."
• B) "When essential tremor is a primary disorder, it is usually inherited."
• C) "Essential tremor is very rare. It affects only about 100,000 people."
• D) "People with essential tremor often go on to develop cardiovascular disease."

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Definitions:

Temperament Stability

The degree to which a person's temperament, including traits like mood and emotional reactivity, remains consistent over time.

Inhibited And Shy

Describes a personality trait where individuals show restraint in action or expression and often feel uncomfortable in social situations.

Personality Change

Alterations in an individual's character or behavior patterns, often due to developmental processes, experiences, or psychological interventions.

Adopted Children

Children who have been legally taken and raised by parents who are not their biological parents.