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Intervention/tx
Signs and Symptoms
Nutritional Needs
Risk
Assessment
100
This medication is used to treat tremors and rigidity.
What is Sinamet?
100
hands, lips, chin, jaw, and legs
What parts of the body are affected by tremors at rest?
100
30ml/hr
What is the adequate amount for liquids?
100
the number one cause of death for Parkinson's patient is this.
What is pneumonia?
100
using this assessment, you would find a delayed gag reflex, expressionless face, and difficulty swallowing
What is the neurological assessment
200
doing these will help his joints, muscle tones, and even circulation
What are ROM?
200
tremors, rigidity, akinesa, postural instability.(TRAP)
What is the acronym that stands for signs and symptoms for a patient with PD
200
high fiber diets, kale, spinach, prunes.
What can relieve constipation in a non-pharmaceutical way?
200
due to lack of muscle control and rigidity, the Parkinson's patient is at risk for this when ambulation, walking, and other ADLs.
What are falls?
200
you may find "soft, squishy areas" on the coccyx, ankle, and and feet areas due to lack of mobility during this assessment
What is the integument assessment
300
you may need to get an order for this, which will help his "bowel problems", that is, if he can swallow it.
What is a laxative
300
This patient may need an assisted device, called a walker, because they walk like this
What is a shuffle?
300
adequate time.
What can promote eating?
300
due to lack of mobility, the patient with Parkinson's is at risk for this integument problem.
What are ulcers?
300
For W.A., a slight variation in this vital may indicate an infection
What is normal temperature?
400
the patient may need this person's help to learn how to swallow and chew
What is a speech therapist?
400
Autonomic dysfunction, neuropsychiatric disabilities, sleep disorders.
What are general categories of non-motor symptoms?
400
this will help the patient want to eat the food more.
What is food flavoring and tasty foods?
400
having no living family, the patient is at risk for this.
What is depression?
400
during this assessment, the patient cannot stand upright due to involuntary flexion
What is musculoskeleto assessment?
500
An electrode - calms abnormal neuron firing and, in turn, helps control movements.
What is deep brain stimulation?
500
bradykinsea
What is the alternative name for akinsea?
500
sitting in this position is the best way to ensure patient safety
What is fowlers position?
500
without proper intervention, this patient may be at risk for this due to the fact that the facial muscles are weak and fatigue.
What is aspiration/choking?
500
this information can be used to determine if W.A. has a drug allergy or has experienced any similar symptoms before.
What is a health history