NEUROLOGY
PARKINSON S DISEASE
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Question
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To keep the patient oriented with reality
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To make sure the patient is not late for appointments
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To keep the patient in a good mood
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -People faced with Alzheimer’s, memory loss and Dementia need structure, routine and focus. They lose the ability to recognize what time it is and whether its day or night. Placing large numbered clocks throughout the house or even in their room will enable them to see the time clearly.
Detailed explanation-2: -Reality orientation is a therapeutic technique used with people who have dementia or are otherwise disoriented. The approach is to weave details of their surroundings into the conversation, including where they are, who they are with, and what day it is.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why does increased activity cause the elderly to become breathless? There is less carbon dioxide entering their bodies. Their muscles cannot use oxygen properly.
Detailed explanation-4: -One of the most recognized consequences of aging is a decline in immune function. While elderly individuals are by no means immunodeficient, they often do not respond efficiently to novel or previously encountered antigens.