A 72-year-old client with Parkinson’s disease is admitted to…

A 72-year-old client with Parkinson’s disease is admitted to a long-term care facility for rehabilitation. On initial assessment, the client has a resting tremor, muscle rigidity, slowed movements, a stooped posture, and a shuffling gait. The client reports difficulty reaching the bathroom in time and occasional urinary urgency. Nursing Diagnosis At risk for incontinence related to resting tremor in the hands, muscle rigidity, slowed movements, a stooped posture, and a shuffling gait. Which 2 interventions should the nurse implement to support the client’s urinary elimination and prevent incontinence-related complications? SELECT 2

Case study continued: A 72-year-old client with Parkinson’s…

Case study continued: A 72-year-old client with Parkinson’s disease is admitted to the long term care facility for rehab. On initial assessment, the client has a resting tremor in the hands, muscle rigidity, slowed movements, a stooped posture, and a shuffling gait. Which nursing action is the priority to ensure client safety? 

A nurse is completing an admission assessment for an adult c…

A nurse is completing an admission assessment for an adult client. The nurse notes a heart rate of 62 beats/min, blood pressure of 105/62 mm Hg, and temperature of 96.2°F (35.7°C). The client appears pale and reports, “I am always cold and tired.” Which condition is most consistent with these findings?