Question 41 of module HHA-120 of the Home Health Aide (HHA) exam.
Which of the following is true about caring for a client with Parkinson's disease?
- AThe HHA will have to perform all activities of daily living for the client
- BThe HHA should patiently encourage self-care as much as possible
- CThe HHA probably will not need to help the client with activities of daily living at all
- DThe HHA should give the client a short period to try to do an activity of daily living, then step in to do it if they cannot
Correct answer: B
Why: With Parkinson's, the HHA should patiently encourage self-care as much as the client is able.
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