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    This document discusses Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It begins insidiously and is characterized by gradual losses of cognitive function and disturbances in behavior and affect. Pathologically, it involves neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques as well as decreased production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Treatment aims to manage symptoms, slow progression, and maintain mental function through medications, diet, exercise, and addressing safety, communication, social and self-care needs.

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    This document discusses Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It begins insidiously and is characterized by gradual losses of cognitive function and disturbances in behavior and affect. Pathologically, it involves neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques as well as decreased production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Treatment aims to manage symptoms, slow progression, and maintain mental function through medications, diet, exercise, and addressing safety, communication, social and self-care needs.

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    This document discusses Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It begins insidiously and is characterized by gradual losses of cognitive function and disturbances in behavior and affect. Pathologically, it involves neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques as well as decreased production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Treatment aims to manage symptoms, slow progression, and maintain mental function through medications, diet, exercise, and addressing safety, communication, social and self-care needs.

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    CM Alzheimer's Disease Santos

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    This document discusses Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It begins insidiously and is characterized by gradual losses of cognitive function and disturbances in behavior and affect. Pathologically, it involves neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques as well as decreased production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Treatment aims to manage symptoms, slow progression, and maintain mental function through medications, diet, exercise, and addressing safety, communication, social and self-care needs.

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    Complications

    Only definitive with autopsy PARKINSON’S DISEASE Dysphagia Pneumonia Dehydration

    A progressive, irreversible, degenerative neurologic disease


     complete blood that begins insidiously and is characterized by gradual Incontinence Malnutrition
    count losses of cognitive function and disturbances in behavior
    and affect.
     chemistry profile
     vitamin B12 and
    thyroid hormone Neuropathological and biochemical changes consisting
    levels of neurofibrillary tangles and senile or neuritic plaques
     CSF Examination
    Neurotransmission interference
     computed  Neurotransmitter Medical Treatment Diet and Nutrition
    tomography (CT) Changes Help maintain mental  Preparing foods that look
    Cerebral Brain size
     magnetic  Vascular function as well as manage appetizing
    cortex damage decrease
    resonance imaging Abnormalities the cognitive and behavioral  As deficits progress, it may
    (MRI)  Stress hormones symptoms, and slow down become necessary to feed the
     Circadian Enzyme active in producing the symptoms of the patient.
    Changes acetylcholine is decreased. disease.

    Pharmacologic Treatment
    Health  Aging (65 yrs. and older) Signs and Symptoms  Cholinesterase inhibitors such as
     Environmental Factors donepezil hydrochloride and rivastigmine
    History
    forgetfulness and subtle memory loss suspicious tartrate - enhance acetylcholine uptake in
     Dietary Factors
    the brain, thus maintaining memory skills
     Inflammatory Factors
    difficulty in conversation and word- paranoid for a period of time.
     Genetic Factor
    finding  Rivastigmine - indicated for severe AD
     Circadian Changes
    and it is recommended that treatment
     Head Trauma personality changes hostile continue as long as possible.
     Vascular Abnormalities
    depressed combative

    Nursing Management

    Supporting Cognitive Function Improving Communication


    Promoting Physical Safety Providing for Socialization and Intimacy Needs
    Promoting Independence in Self-Care Activities Promoting Adequate Nutrition
    Reducing Anxiety and Agitation Promoting Balanced Activity and Rest

    References
    Christian Kyle C. Santos Hinkle, J., Cheever, K., & Overbaugh, K. (2022). Brunner and
    BSN – 3A Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing
    15th Edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.

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