Which observation of the patient made by the nurse is most indicative of Parkinson's disease?

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Question 1 of 5

Which observation of the patient made by the nurse is most indicative of Parkinson's disease?

A. Large B. embellished handwriting C. Weakness of one leg resulting in a limping walk D. Difficulty rising from a chair and beginning to walk

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A patient is admitted with an open fracture of the tibia following a bicycle accident. During assessment of the patient, what specifically should the nurse question the patient about?

A. Any previous injuries to the leg B. The status of tetanus immunization C. The use of antibiotics in the last month D. Whether the injury was exposed to dirt or gravel

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A patient with a fractured right hip has an anterior open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture. What should the nurse plan to do postoperatively?

A. Get the patient up to the chair on the first postoperative day. B. Position the patient only on the back and the unoperative side. C. Keep the leg abductor pillow on the patient even when bathing. D. Ambulate the patient with partial weight bearing by discharge.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Priority Decision: Following change-of-shift handoff, which patient should the nurse assess first?

A. A 58-year-old male experiencing phantom pain and requesting analgesic B. A 72-year-old male being transferred to a skilled nursing unit following repair of a hip fracture C. A 25-year-old female in left leg skeletal traction asking for the weights to be lifted for a few minutes D. A 68-year-old male with a new lower leg cast complaining that the cast is too tight and he cannot feel his toes

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The patient has lateral angulation of the large toe toward the second toe. The nurse knows that treatment will include what?

A. Metatarsal arch support B. Trimming with a scalpel after softening C. Surgery to remove the bursal sac and bony enlargement D. Intraarticular corticosteroids and passive manual stretching

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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