A resident’s daughter expresses concern because her father, who has Parkinson’s disease, appears “stuck” at times and stands still, unable to walk. The nurses’ assistant should tell the daughter that:
A. that is a common sign of Parkinson’s disease.
B. her father has likely had a stroke.
C. he is confused.
D. he just doesn’t feel like walking.
Answer:A
A resident’s daughter expresses concern because her father, who has Parkinson’s disease, appears “stuck” at times and stands still, unable to walk. The nurses’ assistant should tell the daughter that:
A. that is a common sign of Parkinson’s disease. B. her father has likely had a stroke. C. he is confused. D. he just doesn’t feel like walking.