A 71-year-old male patient with moderate to late stage Parkinson disease is admitted from home to the hospital with new onset orthostatic hypotension and occasional dysphagia. According to his wife, he needs assistance with ADLs on days when his rigidity is worse and walks short distances in the house using a walker. 1. Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement below by selecting from the list of options provided. Not all options will be used. (2pt) Because of the client’s orthostatic hypotension and dysphagia, he is currently most likely at risk for ___________________ and ______________________. During his hospital stay, he is also most likely at risk for complications associated with impaired mobility, especially _________________ and ________________________. Options: Stroke Constipation Pressure Injury Urinary Incontinence Aspiration Bleeding Falling Diabetes Mellitus 2. Explain the patho of Parkinson’s Disease. (1pt) 3. Explain why your patient cannot just take Levodopa alone for his Parkinson’s Disease. (1pt) 4. What is the TRAP mnemonic? (1pt)
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