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Patrick, 66 years old, was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s Diseasetwo weeks ago by his Neurologist. Symptoms at the time of diagnosis include a slight tremor in his R hand at rest, decreased sense of smell, and poor sleep quality. He is a current primary school teacher (grade 5), who lives with his 68-year- old, supportive husband, Michael, a Subway franchise owner operator. Patrick is a fit and healthy gent, who runs 5km per day, with no
comorbidities, no regular medications, and otherwise “perfect” health. Patrick has now been commenced on Levodopa 50mg three times a day, and Clonazepam 0.5mg nocte. Patrick and Michael have seen their GP following the diagnosis.

As a primary health care RN, working in the same practice as the GP, you are asked to review the above scenario, with a focus on the following identified issues:

a. Impact of a chronic incurable diagnosis,

b. Safety considerations for this stage of the disease trajectory, and

c. Maintaining the dignity of a young-old older adult.

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