After teaching the wife of a client who has Parkinson disease,the nurse assesses the wife's understanding.Which statement by the client's wife indicates she correctly understands changes associated with this disease?

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Because chewing and swallowing can be problematic,small frequent meals and a supplement are better for meeting the client's nutritional needs.A masklike face and drooling are common in clients with Parkinson disease.The client should be encouraged to continue to socialize and communicate as normally as possible.The wife should understand that the client's masklike face can be misinterpreted and additional time may be needed for the client to communicate with her or others.Excessive perspiration is also common in clients with Parkinson disease and is associated with the autonomic nervous system's response.

After Teaching the Wife of a Client Who Has Parkinson