Practice Question
A patient is admitted to the medical unit with tremors, difficulty walking, and facial muscle spasms. The spouse states the patient has been increasingly irritable, aggressive, and occasionally experiencing hallucinations at night. The patient has been unable to work at his or her job as a welder at a local steel mill. What condition does the nurse expect the patient is experiencing?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Manganese toxicity
Rationale:
⚠️ Exposure to manganese fumes, common in welders, can lead to manganese toxicity.
⚠️ This condition mimics Parkinsonian symptoms, such as tremors, difficulty walking, and muscle spasms.
⚠️ Neuropsychiatric symptoms including irritability, aggression, and hallucinations often develop as toxicity progresses.
⚠️ Early diagnosis is essential to prevent irreversible neurological damage.
⚠️ Taking a detailed occupational history is critical to distinguish this from other neurological disorders.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Nutrition
- Answer Choices: 4