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CNA122 - Caring for You: Parkinson's Disease (1.0 HR)
Purpose: To enhance the nursing assistant’s knowledge and understanding of Parkinson’s disease and how to care for the person served who has it. Objectives: 1. Explain the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease; 2. List the five stages of Parkinson’s disease; 3. Describe the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease; 4. List the four classic signs of Parkinson’s disease; 5. Discuss the complications associated with Parkinson’s disease including the interventions the nursing assistant might take in caring for the person served who is exhibiting these complications.