A nurse cares for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient states that he no longer enjoys going out with his friends. How would the nurse respond?

A nurse assesses a client who has Parkinson’s disease. Which manifestations would the nurse recognize as a key feature of this disease? Select all that apply. 

A patient who is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) states, “I can’t tie my shoelaces anymore.” The healthcare provider recognizes that this patient’s problem is due to a deficiency in which of these neurotransmitters?

The healthcare provider is assessing a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Which of the following assessments will the healthcare provider anticipate?

A nurse assesses a patient with a neurologic disorder. Which assessment finding would the nurse identify as a late manifestation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

A nurse administers medications to a patient who has asthma. Which medication classification is paired correctly with its physiologic response to the medication?

A nurse assesses a patient who reports waking up feeling very tired, even after 8 hours of good sleep. What action would the nurse take first?

Which of the following diseases are hereditary, resulting in muscle weakness and wasting, and is treated with Tetrabenazine (Xenazine) to suppress the chorea?

Describe the three processes that ensure genetic uniqueness of gametes and offspring?  When does each of these processes occur during meiosis? How does each process increase genetic diversity?  Be sure to answer in complete sentences.  (5 points)

Explain HOW insulin is able to lower blood glucose levels.  Explain the physiology of  Type I diabetes.  How does this impact the diet, schedule, medication, and blood sugar of an individual with Type I diabetes?  Include a discussion of cells, hormones and actions that take place in the individual.  Drawings may contribute to your written discussion.  (4 points)