Please enable JavaScript.

Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.

Parkinson's Disease - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Watch for side effects
      - Take med as directed
    - - S/S of Parkinson's Disease
      - Monitor BP
    - - Fainting
      - melanoma
      - Confusion
  - - - Urinary retention
      - Depression
      - Constipation
    - - Monitor I&O
      - Bowel function
      - S/S of Parkinson's Disease
      - Monitor BP
    - - Monitor for S/S
      - Avoid antacids/antidiarrheal within 1-2 hours of medication
      - Take as Directed
      - Importance of follow up exams
  - - - Take medication as directed
      - Watch for side effects
      - Advise Dr. of all RX and OTC meds
      - Notify Dr. S/S are worse
    - - Monitor BP
      - S/S of Parkinson's Disease
      - AST/ALT/Hemoglobin/Hematocrit
      - Monitor hepatic and renal function
    - - Involuntary movements
      - Blurred vision
- - - - Muscle weakness
      - Abnormal heart rhythms
      - Twitches
  - - - Fatigue
      - Confusion
  - - - Fast, irregular heartbeat
      - Shortness of breath
      - Dizziness
- - - - Rails on wall
        
        Rails at the toilet to help the patient get up and down
      - Walking devices
        
        Patient might need a walker, cane or crutches to get around
    - - wear non-skid socks or shoes
        
        This allows the patient to have some traction of feet due to the feet becoming smooth with less traction
      - Clear path
        
        Making sure there is a clear path in the house to places like the bathroom or kitchen especially at night so the patient doesn't fall
      - Throw rugs
        
        Keeping the floor clear of things that could potentially make the patient fall
    - - Hypotension
        
        BP dropping too low causing patient to fall
      - Dizziness
        
        Causing the patient not know where he is
  - - - Redness
      - Excess drainage/foul older
      - Swelling
      - Inflammation
    - - Appropriate antibiotic
      - Before antibiotics are given
    - - Aseptic technique
      - Check site