Parkinsons disease

Question 1

What is Parkinsons

Answer 1

A degenerative disorder on the basil nuclei involving failure of neurons that secrete dopamine

Question 2

Signs and symptoms

Answer 2

Tremor
Stiffness
Slowness

Question 3

Aetiology

Answer 3

Caused of parkinsons unknown

Question 4

Nursing diagnoses

Answer 4

Impaired verbal communication r/t brain damage
Impaired physical mobility r/t decrease in dopamine
Ineffective coping r/t progressive chronic disease

Question 5

Assessments

Answer 5

Musculoskeletal
Falls Risk
Coldspa (where are the symptoms)

Question 6

Interventions

Answer 6

Admin anti-parkinsons medication as prescribed
Assess speak and refer to SLT if appropriate
Encourage pt independence

Question 7

Rational for:
Admin anti-parkinsons medication as prescribed
Assess speak and refer to SLT if appropriate
Encourage pt independence

Answer 7

To help with symptoms
To reduce risk of pt aspirating
To help pt have their independence where suitable