Question

A client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease has tremors in both upper arms. The LPN/LVN observes the tremors disappear as the client unbuttons his shirt. Which of the following statements illustrates the MOST ACCURATE understanding by the LPN/LVN about the tremors?
a. Tremors are psychological and can be controlled at will.
b. The severity of tremors decreases when attention is diverted by activity.
c. Tremors are unexplainable.
d. Tremors disappear with rest.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. The severity of tremors decreases when attention is diverted by activity.

Explanation:

Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that is progressive.

Parkinson's disease occurs when the nerve cells in the brain required to produce dopamine get damaged or die.

One of the obvious symptoms of Parkinson's disease is the occurence of tremors in various parts of the body such as the arms, hands e.t.c Other symptoms of Parkinson's disease include problems in movement of the body, coordination, difficulty in walking e.t.c

Parkinson's disease cannot be cured but it can be managed. Tremors in Parkinson's disease happens when the patient is inactive or not doing anything. When the patient carry out certain simple tasks or activities such as unbuttoning of his or her shirt in the question above,the tremors tends disappear.