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    HESI RN Exit Proctored ExamQuestion 70
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    HESI RN Exit Proctored Exam
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    A client with Parkinson's disease (PD) is admitted to the medical surgical unit and the nurse assesses the client's mobility needs. Which finding(s) indicate the need to plan interventions related to the client's mobility? Select all that apply.

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Bradykinesia (slowness of movement) is a hallmark symptom of Parkinson's disease and will directly affect the client's mobility, requiring intervention to assist with movement and prevent falls. B. Stooped posture is common in Parkinson's disease and can contribute to impaired balance and increase the risk of falls, making interventions for posture and mobility necessary. C. Orthostatic hypotension is not specifically a mobility issue, but it can affect the client's overall safety and risk for falls. It may require monitoring and interventions to address blood pressure changes, but it is not as directly related to mobility as the other symptoms. D. Shuffling, propulsive gait is a typical motor symptom of Parkinson's disease and increases the risk of falls, necessitating planning for interventions to improve gait and balance. E. Muscular rigidity is another classic symptom that can limit the client's mobility, causing difficulty with movement, and requires interventions to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness.

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